Greek · G2316, G1097, G2588 · unreviewed
ὁ θεὸς γινώσκει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν
God · to know · heart
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θεός G2316 God
Pronunciation theós
The definite article marks God as the one true God; anarthrous form emphasizes His divine nature or character.
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γινώσκω G1097 to know
Pronunciation ginṓskō
Know through experience and observation, distinct from οἶδα which is reflective knowing based on intuition or information
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καρδία G2588 heart
Pronunciation kardía
Seat of the whole inner person—thought, emotion, will, and moral condition, not mere feeling
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What does ὁ θεὸς γινώσκει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν (ho theos ginōskei tas kardias hymōn) mean in the Bible?
θεός · γινώσκω · καρδία is a Greek word meaning "God knows your hearts".
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Meaning
God knows your hearts
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Nominative · Singular · Masculine Matt 1:23 · Matt 3:9 · Matt 6:30 · Matt 15:4 · Matt 19:6 · Matt 22:32 · Mark 2:7 · Mark 10:9 · Mark 10:18 · Mark 12:26 · Mark 12:27 · Mark 12:29 · Mark 13:19 · Mark 15:34 · Luke 1:32 · Luke 1:68 305×
Nominative · Plural · Masculine John 10:34 · Acts 14:11 · Acts 19:26 · 1 Cor 8:5 5×
Genitive · Singular · Masculine Matt 3:16 · Matt 4:3 · Matt 4:4 · Matt 4:6 · Matt 5:9 · Matt 5:34 · Matt 8:29 · Matt 12:4 · Matt 12:28 · Matt 14:33 · Matt 15:3 · Matt 15:6 · Matt 16:16 · Matt 16:23 · Matt 19:24 · Matt 21:31 687×
Dative · Singular · Masculine Matt 6:24 · Matt 19:26 · Matt 22:21 · Mark 10:27 · Mark 12:17 · Luke 1:30 · Luke 1:47 · Luke 2:14 · Luke 2:38 · Luke 2:52 · Luke 16:13 · Luke 17:18 · Luke 18:27 · Luke 18:43 · Luke 20:25 · John 3:21 157×
Dative · Plural · Masculine Gal 4:8 1×
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Matt 4:7 · Matt 4:10 · Matt 5:8 · Matt 9:8 · Matt 15:31 · Matt 22:37 · Matt 27:43 · Mark 2:12 · Mark 5:7 · Mark 12:30 · Luke 1:16 · Luke 1:64 · Luke 2:13 · Luke 2:20 · Luke 2:28 · Luke 4:8 147×
Accusative · Plural · Masculine John 10:35 · Acts 7:40 2×
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Acts 19:37 1×
Vocative · Singular · Masculine Matt 27:46 2×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 219 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect
Tense
aorist 97 present 79 perfect 19 future 17 imperfect 5 pluperfect 2
Voice
active 194 middle 13 passive 12
Mood
indicative 139 participle 29 subjunctive 19 infinitive 18 imperative 14
NT Occurrences
Matthew 1:25 ἐγίνωσκεν imperfect active indicative background Matthew 6:3 γνώτω aorist active imperative imperative Matthew 7:23 ἔγνων aorist active indicative completed Matthew 9:30 γινωσκέτω present active imperative imperative Matthew 10:26 γνωσθήσεται future passive indicative prospective Matthew 12:15 γνοὺς aorist active participle participle Matthew 12:33 γινώσκεται present passive indicative ongoing Matthew 12:7 ἐγνώκειτε pluperfect active indicative resultant Matthew 13:11 γνῶναι aorist active infinitive infinitive Matthew 16:3 γινώσκετε present active indicative ongoing Matthew 16:8 γνοὺς aorist active participle participle Matthew 21:45 ἔγνωσαν aorist active indicative completed Matthew 22:18 γνοὺς aorist active participle participle Matthew 24:32 γινώσκετε present active indicative ongoing Matthew 24:33 γινώσκετε present active indicative ongoing Matthew 24:39 ἔγνωσαν aorist active indicative completed Matthew 24:43 γινώσκετε present active imperative imperative Matthew 24:50 γινώσκει present active indicative ongoing Matthew 25:24 ἔγνων aorist active indicative completed Matthew 26:10 γνοὺς aorist active participle participle Mark 4:13 γνώσεσθε future middle indicative prospective Mark 5:29 ἔγνω aorist active indicative completed Mark 5:43 γνοῖ aorist active subjunctive subjunctive Mark 6:38 γνόντες aorist active participle participle Mark 7:24 γνῶναι aorist active infinitive infinitive Mark 8:17 γνοὺς aorist active participle participle Mark 9:30 γνοῖ aorist active subjunctive subjunctive Mark 12:12 ἔγνωσαν aorist active indicative completed Mark 13:28 γινώσκετε present active indicative ongoing Mark 13:29 γινώσκετε present active imperative imperative Mark 15:10 ἐγίνωσκεν imperfect active indicative background Mark 15:45 γνοὺς aorist active participle participle Luke 1:18 γνώσομαι future middle indicative prospective Luke 1:34 γινώσκω present active indicative ongoing Luke 2:43 ἔγνωσαν aorist active indicative completed Luke 6:44 γινώσκεται present passive indicative ongoing Luke 7:39 ἐγίνωσκεν imperfect active indicative background Luke 8:10 γνῶναι aorist active infinitive infinitive Luke 8:17 γνωσθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Luke 8:46 ἔγνων aorist active indicative completed
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Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Word Pictures (Robertson)
A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.
1 Corinthians 8 — Knowledge, Love, and the Weak Brother in a World of Idols Acts 10 — God Opens the Gospel Door to the Gentiles Acts 14 — Through Many Hardships into the Kingdom Acts 16 — The Gospel Enters Macedonia: Opened Hearts, Broken Chains, and Household Faith Acts 18 — The Lord Strengthens the Mission in Corinth and Beyond Acts 19 — The Word of the Lord Grows Mightily in Ephesus Acts 21 — Paul Goes to Jerusalem and Is Seized in the Temple Acts 22 — Paul’s Defense: Christ Appears, Sends, and Preserves His Witness Acts 28 — Paul in Rome: The Kingdom Proclaimed Without Hindrance Acts 6 — Word Ministry, Servant Leadership, and Stephen’s Faithful Witness Acts 7 — Stephen Testifies to Israel’s Resistance and Christ’s Glory Acts 8 — The Scattered Church Carries Christ Beyond Jerusalem Acts 9 — The Risen Christ Converts His Fiercest Persecutor Colossians 2 — Fullness in Christ and Freedom from Christ-Plus Religion Colossians 4 — Prayer, Wise Witness, Faithful Service, and Gospel Fellowship John 10 — The Good Shepherd, the Door, and the Son One with the Father John 11 — The Resurrection and the Life, the Raising of Lazarus, and the Plot to Kill Jesus John 14 — The Way, the Truth, and the Life, the Father Revealed in the Son, and the Promise of the Spirit John 16 — The Spirit’s Convicting Witness, the Disciples’ Sorrow Turned to Joy, and Christ’s Victory over the World John 17 — The Son’s High Priestly Prayer: Glory, Preservation, Sanctification, Unity, Mission, and Love John 19 — The Crucified King: Behold the Man, Behold Your King, It Is Finished, and the Pierced Son John 2 — The First Sign, the True Temple, and the Glory of Jesus Revealed John 20 — The Risen Lord: Empty Tomb, Eyewitness Faith, Peace, Mission, Spirit, Thomas, and the Purpose of the Gospel John 21 — The Risen Lord Restores, Commissions, Shepherds, and Testifies through His Witness John 3 — New Birth, Lifted-Up Son, and the Love of God for the World John 6 — The Bread of Life, the Words of Eternal Life, and the Crisis of True Discipleship John 7 — The Feast, the Divided Crowd, and the Living Water of Jesus John 9 — The Man Born Blind, the Light of the World, and the Blindness of Religious Unbelief Luke 10 — The Kingdom Mission Expanded, Mercy Defined, and the Better Portion Chosen Luke 11 — Prayer, Kingdom Conflict, True Hearing, and the Exposure of Hypocrisy Luke 12 — Fear God, Confess Christ, Seek the Kingdom, and Be Ready Luke 16 — Faithful Stewardship, the Danger of Wealth, and the Finality of Judgment Luke 20 — The Rejected Son, the Questioned Authority, and the Lord Who Silences His Opponents Luke 22 — The Passover Betrayal, the New Covenant Meal, and the Suffering Servant King Luke 23 — The Innocent King Condemned, Crucified with Transgressors, and Buried in Hope Luke 24 — The Risen Christ Opens the Scriptures, Commissions Witnesses, and Ascends in Blessing Luke 3 — The Way Prepared, the Son Revealed, and the Lineage Traced Luke 4 — The Spirit-Anointed Son Tested, Rejected, and Proclaiming the Kingdom Luke 5 — The Authority of Jesus to Call, Cleanse, Forgive, and Make New Luke 6 — The Lord of the Sabbath Forms a Kingdom People Luke 7 — The Compassionate Lord Who Heals, Raises, Confirms, and Forgives Luke 8 — The Word Heard, the Kingdom Revealed, and the Lord’s Authority Displayed Luke 9 — The Christ Revealed, the Cross Announced, and the Jerusalem Road Begun Mark 1 — The Beginning of the Gospel: The Servant-King Appears with Authority Mark 10 — The Way of the Servant King: Marriage, Children, Wealth, Cross, Ransom, and Sight Mark 11 — The King Comes to Jerusalem: Fig Tree, Temple Judgment, Faith, Forgiveness, and Authority Mark 12 — The Rejected Son, the Greatest Commandment, the Lord of David, and the Widow’s Offering Mark 14 — The Son of Man Handed Over: Anointing, Supper, Gethsemane, Betrayal, Trial, and Denial Mark 15 — The Crucified King: Condemnation, Mockery, Death, Confession, and Burial Mark 3 — The Servant-King Confronted: Sabbath Mercy, Demonic Accusation, and the Family of God Mark 4 — The Mystery of the Kingdom: Hearing, Fruitfulness, and the Lord over the Storm Mark 5 — The Authority of Jesus over Demons, Disease, and Death Mark 6 — Rejected Prophet, Sending Lord, Wilderness Shepherd, and Divine Son on the Sea Mark 7 — True Defilement and Boundary-Crossing Mercy Mark 8 — Seeing Jesus Clearly: Bread, Blindness, Confession, Cross, and Discipleship Mark 9 — Glory, Unbelief, Suffering, Humility, and Radical Discipleship Matthew 11 — The Messiah Question, the Rejected Generation, and Rest for the Weary Matthew 12 — The Lord of the Sabbath, the Servant of the Lord, and the Crisis of Unbelief Matthew 13 — The Kingdom in Parables: Hearing, Hiddenness, Growth, Worth, and Judgment Matthew 14 — The Death of John, the Compassion of Jesus, and the Son of God over Bread, Sea, and Fear Matthew 15 — Tradition, the Heart, Gentile Faith, and the Compassionate Bread of the Messiah Matthew 16 — The Confession of the Christ, the Church Christ Builds, and the Cross-Shaped Way of Discipleship Matthew 18 — Kingdom Humility, Care for the Little Ones, Discipline, and Forgiveness in Christ’s Community Matthew 21 — The King Enters Jerusalem, Judges Fruitless Religion, and Exposes Rejected-Son Leadership Matthew 22 — The Wedding Banquet, the King’s Invitation, and the Messiah Who Is David’s Lord Matthew 26 — The Betrayal, Passover, Gethsemane, Trial, and Denial of Jesus Matthew 27 — Jesus Condemned, Crucified, Dead, Buried, and Guarded Matthew 4 — The Tested Son, the Kingdom Proclaimed, and the First Disciples Called Matthew 5 — Kingdom Blessedness, Fulfilled Law, and Heart-Level Righteousness Matthew 6 — Hidden Righteousness, the Father’s Reward, and Seeking First the Kingdom Matthew 7 — Kingdom Discernment, the Narrow Way, and the Wise Builder Matthew 8 — The Authority of Jesus over Uncleanness, Sickness, Discipleship, Storms, and Demons Philippians 3 — Counting All Things Loss and Pressing On Toward Christ Philippians 4 — Rejoicing, Peace, Contentment, and Gospel Partnership in Christ Romans 10 — Christ the End of the Law and the Righteousness Received by Faith Romans 14 — Receiving One Another, Honoring the Lord, and Pursuing Peace in Matters of Conscience Romans 15 — Bearing with the Weak, Welcoming One Another, and Paul’s Priestly Mission to the Gentiles Romans 16 — Gospel Partnership, Holy Greeting, False-Teacher Warning, and Doxology to the God Who Establishes Romans 2 — God’s Righteous Judgment and the Exposure of Religious Presumption Romans 6 — Dead to Sin and Alive to God in Christ Jesus Romans 8 — No Condemnation, Life in the Spirit, and the Unbreakable Love of God in Christ
A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain