1317. didaktikos

Lexicon

didaktikos: Able to teach, instructive

Original Word: διδακτικός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: didaktikos
Pronunciation: dee-dak-tee-kos'
Phonetic Spelling: (did-ak-tik-os')
Definition: Able to teach, instructive
Meaning: able to teach, apt to teach.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apt to teach, instructive

From didaktos; instructive ("didactic") -- apt to teach.

see GREEK didaktos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from didaktos
Definition
apt at teaching
NASB Translation
able to teach (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1317: διδακτικός

διδακτικός, διδακτικη, διδακτικόν (equivalent to διδασκαλικός in Greek writings), apt and skillful in teaching: 1 Timothy 3:2; 2 Timothy 2:24. (διδακτικη ἀρετή, the virtue which renders one teachable, docility, Philo, praem. et poen. § 4; (de congressu erud. § 7).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from διδάσκω (didaskō), meaning "to teach."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διδακτικός, the concept of teaching and instruction is prevalent in the Old Testament. Hebrew words related to teaching include לָמַד (lamad, Strong's H3925), meaning "to learn" or "to teach," and יָרָה (yarah, Strong's H3384), meaning "to instruct" or "to direct." These terms reflect the importance of teaching within the Hebrew tradition, particularly in the context of the Law and wisdom literature.

Usage: • The term διδακτικός is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is capable or skilled in teaching, particularly in the context of church leadership and pastoral responsibilities.

Context: • The Greek word διδακτικός appears in the New Testament in the context of qualifications for church leaders. It is specifically mentioned in 1 Timothy 3:2 and 2 Timothy 2:24. In 1 Timothy 3:2, the Apostle Paul outlines the qualifications for an overseer (bishop), stating, "An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach (διδακτικός)." This highlights the importance of teaching ability as a key qualification for church leadership, emphasizing the role of sound doctrine and the ability to instruct others in the faith.

• In 2 Timothy 2:24, Paul advises Timothy on the qualities of a servant of the Lord, stating, "And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach (διδακτικός), and forbearing." Here, διδακτικός is associated with a gentle and patient demeanor, underscoring the importance of teaching with kindness and understanding.

• The concept of being διδακτικός is not merely about possessing knowledge but also about the ability to effectively communicate and impart that knowledge to others. It involves a combination of wisdom, patience, and the ability to engage with others in a way that promotes learning and spiritual growth.

• The role of teaching in the early church was crucial for the dissemination of apostolic doctrine and the edification of the body of Christ. Those who were διδακτικός played a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the faith and equipping believers for service and maturity in Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

διδακτικον διδακτικόν didaktikon didaktikón

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 3:2 Adj-AMS
GRK: κόσμιον φιλόξενον διδακτικόν
NAS: hospitable, able to teach,
KJV: given to hospitality, apt to teach;
INT: respectable hospitable able to teach

2 Timothy 2:24 Adj-AMS
GRK: πρὸς πάντας διδακτικόν ἀνεξίκακον
NAS: to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
KJV: unto all [men], apt to teach, patient,
INT: toward all able to teach forbearing

Strong's Greek 1317
2 Occurrences

διδακτικόν — 2 Occ.