The meaning of “διδάσκαλος”
Understanding didáskalos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
doctor, master, teacher. - an instructor (genitive case or specially)
διδάσκαλος
doctor, master, teacher. - an instructor (genitive case or specially)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:24 | “And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?” Word: διδάσκαλος (didáskalos) | |
| Luke 12:13 | “And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.” Word: διδάσκαλος (didáskalos) | |
| Acts 13:1 | “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.” Word: διδάσκαλος (didáskalos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:29 | “Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?” Word: διδάσκαλος (didáskalos) | |
| 1 Timothy 2:7 | “Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.” Word: διδάσκαλος (didáskalos) |