Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παιδεία”
Understanding paideía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture. - tutorage, i.e. education or training - by implication, disciplinary co...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παιδεία
Phoneticpahee-di'-ah
Transliterationpaideía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture. - tutorage, i.e. education or training - by implication, disciplinary correction
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 6:4 | “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Word: παιδεία (paideía) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:16 | “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” Word: παιδεία (paideía) | |
| Hebrews 12:8 | “But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.” Word: παιδεία (paideía) |