Word Study

The meaning of διδάσκω

Understanding didáskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

διδάσκω

Phoneticdid-as'-ko
Transliterationdidáskō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb (to learn) teach. - to teach (in the same broad application)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

89 total references
ReferenceText
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?

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.

1 Corinthians 11:14

Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?

Colossians 2:7

Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

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.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
89x
Most Frequent Book
Mark
Book Distribution
Matthew13
Mark17
Luke14
John10
Acts16
Romans2
1 Corinthians2
Galatians1
Ephesians1
Colossians3
2 Thessalonians1
1 Timothy3
2 Timothy1
Titus1
Hebrews2
1 John1
Revelation1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'διδάσκω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 13:54?