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knew

Meaning of “knew”

Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.

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169 occurrences165 verses35 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:7

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Showing verses 121–130 of 165 · 169 word occurrences in this result

John 1:33
And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 1:33 · retained source text

And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said vnto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, & remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the holy Ghost.

John 2:9
When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 2:9 · retained source text

When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was, (but the seruants which drew the water knew) the gouernor of the feast called the bridegrome,

John 2:24
But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 2:24 · retained source text

But Iesus did not commit himselfe vnto them, because he knew al men,

John 2:25
And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 2:25 · retained source text

And needed not that any should testifie of man: for hee knew what was in man.

John 4:1
WHEN therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 4:1 · retained source text

¶ When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Iesus made and baptized moe disciples then Iohn,

John 4:53
So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 4:53 · retained source text

So the father knewe that it was at the same houre, in the which Iesus said vnto him, Thy sonne liueth, and himselfe beleeued, and his whole house.

John 5:6
When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 5:6 · retained source text

When Iesus saw him lie, & knew that hee had beene now a long time in that case, he sayth vnto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

John 6:6
And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 6:6 · retained source text

(And this he said to proue him: for he himselfe knew what he would doe)

John 6:61
When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 6:61 · retained source text

When Iesus knew in himselfe, that his disciples murmured at it, hee said vnto them, Doeth this offend you?

John 6:64
But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 6:64 · retained source text

But there are some of you that beleeue not. For Iesus knew from the beginning, who they were that beleeued not, and who should betray him.

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