The meaning of “νομοδιδάσκαλος”
Understanding nomodidáskalos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
doctor (teacher) of the law. - an expounder of the (Jewish) law, i.e. a Rabbi
νομοδιδάσκαλος
doctor (teacher) of the law. - an expounder of the (Jewish) law, i.e. a Rabbi
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 5:17 | “And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.” Word: νομοδιδάσκαλος (nomodidáskalos) | |
| Acts 5:34 | “Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;” Word: νομοδιδάσκαλος (nomodidáskalos) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:7 | “Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.” Word: νομοδιδάσκαλος (nomodidáskalos) |