The meaning of “διδασκαλία”
Understanding didaskalía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
doctrine, learning, teaching. - instruction (the function or the information)
διδασκαλία
doctrine, learning, teaching. - instruction (the function or the information)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:9 | “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Word: διδασκαλία (didaskalía) | |
| Mark 7:7 | “Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Word: διδασκαλία (didaskalía) | |
| Romans 15:4 | “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” Word: διδασκαλία (didaskalía) | |
| Ephesians 4:14 | “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;” Word: διδασκαλία (didaskalía) | |
| Colossians 2:22 | “Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?” Word: διδασκαλία (didaskalía) |