γνωρίζω

Gnōrízō describes the act of making something known, revealing, or proclaiming. It emphasizes the active communication of information, often to an audience that was previously unaware. The semantic range of this verb can include simply informing someone of a fact, as well as publicly declaring an important message. In some contexts, it carries the weight of a divine revelation, where God or Christ makes his will or glory known to humanity. It is often used in the context of weighty spiritual truths, such as the mystery of salvation or the gospel itself. The term can imply a transition from ignorance to understanding, as knowledge is conveyed and received. It is distinct from simply "knowing" (ginōskō) in that it highlights the imparting of knowledge rather than the possession of it.

In the New Testament, gnōrízō is frequently employed to speak of God making known his will, his glory, or the mystery of Christ. Paul, in particular, uses this verb to describe his role in declaring the gospel message to the Gentiles. This making known is not merely intellectual transfer but often implies a profound spiritual understanding and experience for those who receive the revelation. The act of making known can also be reciprocal, as when believers make their requests known to God in prayer. The communication described by gnōrízō often has significant theological implications, as it is through this "making known" that individuals come to a deeper relationship with God and understanding of his plan of redemption. The term is therefore central to understanding the dissemination of divine truth in the New Testament.