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The meaning of σχολή

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

Definition

probably feminine of a presumed derivative of the alternate of ἔχω school. - properly, loitering (as a withholding of on...

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σχολή

Phoneticskhol-ay'
Transliterationscholḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably feminine of a presumed derivative of the alternate of ἔχω school. - properly, loitering (as a withholding of oneself from work) or leisure, i.e. (by implication) a "school" (as vacation from physical employment)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 19:9

But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

Word: σχολή (scholḗ)

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