Bible Encyclopedias
Acknowledge
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ak -nol´ej ( γιγνώσκω , gignō̇skō ): To declare that one recognizes the claims of a person or thing fully established. Both in Old Testament and New Testament expressed by various forms of the word "know" (Proverbs 3:6; Isaiah 61:9; Colossians 2:2 the King James Version). The Psalmist ( Psalm 32:5 ) "acknowledged" his sin, when he told God that he knew the guilt of what he had done. The Corinthians (2 Corinthians 1:14 ) "acknowledged" Paul and his companions when they formally recognized their claims and authority.
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Acknowledge'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/a/acknowledge.html. 1915.