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κατὰ γνῶσιν

kata gnōsin

according to knowledge / understanding

Summary

κατὰ γνῶσιν ("according to knowledge") in 1 Peter 3:7 directs husbands to live with their wives with active, attentive understanding. The phrase frames marriage as requiring the husband's ongoing effort to know his wife — calling for discerning companionship, not domination.

Used in Verses

1 Peter 3:1-9 📖 (Explore →)

Husbands commanded to live with wives according to understanding

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