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# know, knowledge, make known #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* 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.
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* To know God's will means to be aware of what he has commanded, or to understand what he wants a person to do.
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* 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.
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* 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."
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## Translation Suggestions ##
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* 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."
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* Some languages have two different words for "know," one for knowing facts and one for knowing a person and having a relationship with him.
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* 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."
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* 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.
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(See also: [law ](../kt/lawofmoses.md ), [reveal ](../kt/reveal.md ), [understand ](../other/understand.md ), [wise ](../kt/wise.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [1 Corinthians 02:12-13 ](en/tn/1co/help/02/12 )
* [1 Samuel 17:46-47 ](en/tn/1sa/help/17/46 )
* [2 Corinthians 02:14-15 ](en/tn/2co/help/02/14 )
* [2 Peter 01:3-4 ](en/tn/2pe/help/01/03 )
* [Deuteronomy 04:39-40 ](en/tn/deu/help/04/39 )
* [Genesis 19:4-5 ](en/tn/gen/help/19/04 )
* [Luke 01:76-77 ](en/tn/luk/help/01/76 )
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