ἐπίγνωσις ἀληθείας

Summary

ἐπίγνωσις ἀληθείας ("full knowledge of truth") is the theological engine of Paul's approach to the deceived: the antidote to false teaching is not silencing but education in truth. Since God desires all to come to this knowledge (1 Tim 2:4), the deceived woman of 2:11 must be given the opportunity to learn — "let a woman learn" is the remedy, not permanent restriction.

Denotes thorough, experiential, relational knowledge — not mere intellectual awareness. Used in 1 Tim 2:4 (God desires all to come to this knowledge) and 2 Tim 2:25 (opponents may be granted repentance leading to this knowledge). The phrase is the theological engine of Paul's approach to the deceived: the antidote to false teaching is not silencing but education in truth. It directly grounds the imperative of 2:11 ("let a woman learn") — if God desires ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας for all, then the deceived woman must be given the opportunity to learn.