# know, knowledge, make known # ## Definition: ## To "know" means to understand something or to be aware of a fact. The expression "make known" is an expression that means to tell information. * The term "knowledge" refers to information that people know. It can apply to knowing things in both the physical and spiritual worlds. * To "know about" God means to understand facts about him because of what he has revealed to us. * To "know" God means to have a relationship with him. This also applies to knowing people. * To know God's will means to be aware of what he has commanded, or to understand what he wants a person to do. * To "know the Law" means to be aware of what God has commanded or to understand what God has instructed in the laws he gave to Moses. * Sometimes "knowledge" is used as a synonym for "wisdom," which includes living in a way that is pleasing to God. * The "knowledge of God" is sometimes used as a synonym for the "fear of Yahweh." ## Translation Suggestions ## * Depending on the context, ways to translate "know" could include "understand" or "be familiar with" or "be aware of" or "be acquainted with" or "be in relationship with." * Some languages have two different words for "know," one for knowing facts and one for knowing a person and having a relationship with him. * The term "make known" could be translated as "cause people to know" or "reveal" or "tell about" or "explain." * To "know about" something could be translated as "be aware of" or "be familiar with." * The expression "know how to" means to understand the process or method of getting something done. It could also be translated as "be able to" or "have the skill to." * The term "knowledge" could also be translated as "what is known" or "wisdom" or "understanding," depending on the context. (See also: [law](../kt/lawofmoses.md), [reveal](../kt/reveal.md), [understand](../other/understand.md), [wise](../kt/wise.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [1 Corinthians 02:12-13](rc://en/tn/help/1co/02/12) * [1 Samuel 17:46-47](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/17/46) * [2 Corinthians 02:14-15](rc://en/tn/help/2co/02/14) * [2 Peter 01:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/2pe/01/03) * [Deuteronomy 04:39-40](rc://en/tn/help/deu/04/39) * [Genesis 19:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/gen/19/04) * [Luke 01:76-77](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/76) ## Word Data:## * Strong's: H1843, H1844, H1847, H1875, H3045, H3046, H4093, H4486, H5046, H5234, H5475, H5869, G50, G56, G1097, G1107, G1108, G1231, G1492, G1921, G1922, G1987, G2467, G2589, G3877, G4267, G4894