The meaning of “διδάσκω”
Understanding didáskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb (to learn) teach. - to teach (in the same broad application)
διδάσκω
a prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb (to learn) teach. - to teach (in the same broad application)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:54 | “And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?” Word: διδάσκω (didáskō) | |
| John 8:20 | “These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.” Word: διδάσκω (didáskō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:14 | “Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?” Word: διδάσκω (didáskō) | |
| Colossians 2:7 | “Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” Word: διδάσκω (didáskō) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:2 | “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” Word: διδάσκω (didáskō) |