Strong's Lexicon didaskalos: Teacher, Master Original Word: διδάσκαλος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb διδάσκω (didaskō), meaning "to teach." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3384 (יָרָה, yarah): To teach, to instruct. - H3925 (לָמַד, lamad): To learn, to teach. Usage: In the New Testament, "didaskalos" primarily refers to a teacher or instructor, often with a focus on religious or moral instruction. It is used to describe those who impart knowledge, particularly in a spiritual or doctrinal context. Jesus is frequently referred to as "didaskalos," highlighting His role as a teacher of divine truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, teachers held a respected position in society, responsible for educating students in various subjects, including philosophy, rhetoric, and ethics. In Jewish culture, rabbis were esteemed as teachers of the Law and spiritual leaders. The term "didaskalos" reflects this cultural respect for educators and is used in the New Testament to emphasize the authority and wisdom of Jesus and other spiritual leaders. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1320 didáskalos (a masculine noun derived from 1321 /didáskō, "to teach") – a teacher, an instructor acknowledged for their mastery in their field of learning; in Scripture, a Bible teacher, competent in theology. See 1319 (didaskalia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom didaskó Definition an instructor NASB Translation Teacher (41), teacher (10), teachers (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1320: διδάσκαλοςδιδάσκαλος, διδασκαλου, ὁ (διδάσκω), a teacher; in the N. T. one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man: 1. of one who is fitted to teach, or thinks himself so: Hebrews 5:12; Romans 2:20. 2. of the teachers of the Jewish religion: Luke 2:46; John 3:10; hence, the Hebrew רַב is rendered in Greek διδάσκαλος: John 1:38 ( 3. of those who by their great power as teachers drew crowds about them; a. of John the Baptist: Luke 3:12. b. of Jesus: John 1:38 ( 4. by preeminence used of Jesus by himself, as the one who showed men the way of salvation: Matthew 23:8 L T Tr WH. 5. of the apostles: ὁ διδάσκαλος τῶν ἐθνῶν, of Paul, 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:11. 6. of those who in the religious assemblies of Christians undertake the work of teaching, with the special assistance of the Holy Spirit: 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11; Acts 13:1, cf. James 3:1. 7. of false teachers among Christians: 2 Timothy 4:3. (Homer (h. Merc. 556), Aeschylus, others) From didasko; an instructor (genitive case or specially) -- doctor, master, teacher. see GREEK didasko Englishman's Concordance Matthew 8:19 N-VMSGRK: εἶπεν αὐτῷ Διδάσκαλε ἀκολουθήσω σοι NAS: and said to Him, Teacher, I will follow KJV: unto him, Master, I will follow INT: said to him Teacher I will follow you Matthew 9:11 N-NMS Matthew 10:24 N-AMS Matthew 10:25 N-NMS Matthew 12:38 N-VMS Matthew 17:24 N-NMS Matthew 19:16 N-VMS Matthew 22:16 N-VMS Matthew 22:24 N-VMS Matthew 22:36 N-VMS Matthew 23:8 N-NMS Matthew 26:18 N-NMS Mark 4:38 N-VMS Mark 5:35 N-AMS Mark 9:17 N-VMS Mark 9:38 N-VMS Mark 10:17 N-VMS Mark 10:20 N-VMS Mark 10:35 N-VMS Mark 12:14 N-VMS Mark 12:19 N-VMS Mark 12:32 N-VMS Mark 13:1 N-VMS Mark 14:14 N-NMS Luke 2:46 N-GMP Strong's Greek 1320 |