acknowledge, admit, admitted

Definition

The term “acknowledge” means to give proper recognition to something or someone.

• To acknowledge God also involves acting in a way that shows that what he says is true.
• People who acknowledge God will show it by obeying him, which brings glory to his name.
• To acknowledge something means to believe that it is true, with actions and words that confirm that.

Translation Suggestions

• In the context of acknowledging that something is true, “acknowledge” could be translated as “admit” or “declare” or “confess to be true” or “believe.”
• When referring to acknowledging a person, this term could be translated as “accept” or “recognize the value of” or “tell others that (the person) is faithful.”
• In the context of acknowledging God, this could be translated as “believe and obey God” or “declare who God is” or “tell other people about how great God is” or “confess that what God says and does is true.”

(See also: obey, glory, save)

Bible References

• Daniel 11:38-39
• Jeremiah 9:4-6
• Job 34:26-28
• Leviticus 22:32
• Psalm 29:1-2

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3045, H3046, H5046, H5234, H6942, G14920, G19210, G36700