1319. didaskalia

Lexicon

didaskalia: Teaching, instruction, doctrine

Original Word: διδασκαλία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: didaskalia
Pronunciation: dee-das-kal-ee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (did-as-kal-ee'-ah)
Definition: Teaching, instruction, doctrine
Meaning: instruction, teaching.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

doctrine, learning, teaching.

From didaskalos; instruction (the function or the information) -- doctrine, learning, teaching.

see GREEK didaskalos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1319 didaskalía (a feminine noun derived from 1321 /didáskō, "teach") – properly applied-teaching; Christian doctrine (teaching) as it especially extends to its necessary lifestyle (applications). See 1321 (didaskō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from didaskalos
Definition
instruction (the function or the information)
NASB Translation
doctrine (9), doctrines (3), instruction (1), teaching (7), teachings (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1319: διδασκαλία

διδασκαλία, διδασκαλίας, ἡ (διδάσκαλος) (from Pindar down);

1. teaching, instruction: Romans 12:7; Romans 15:4 (εἰς τήν ἡμετέραν διδασκαλίαν, that we might be taught (A. V. for our learning)); 1 Timothy 4:13, 16; 1 Timothy 5:17; 2 Timothy 3:10, 16; Titus 2:7.

2. teaching, i. e. that which is taught, doctrine: Ephesians 4:14; 1 Timothy 1:10; 1 Timothy 4:6; 1 Timothy 6:1, 3; 2 Timothy 4:3; Titus 1:9; Titus 2:1, 10; plural διδασκαλιαι, teachings, precepts (from Isaiah 29:13), Matthew 15:9; Mark 7:7; ἀνθρώπων, Colossians 2:22; δαιμονίων, 1 Timothy 4:1.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διδασκαλία, related concepts can be found in terms such as תּוֹרָה (torah, Strong's H8451), which means "law" or "instruction," and לֶקַח (leqach, Strong's H3948), meaning "learning" or "teaching." These terms similarly emphasize the importance of instruction and doctrine within the context of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: In the New Testament, διδασκαλία is used to describe both the act of teaching and the doctrines or teachings themselves. It often refers to the teachings of Jesus, the apostles, or the early church, and can also denote false teachings or doctrines that deviate from the truth.

Context: • Contextual Overview: διδασκαλία is a significant term in the New Testament, appearing primarily in the Pauline Epistles and the Pastoral Epistles. It underscores the importance of sound doctrine and the role of teaching in the life of the church.
• Theological Significance: The concept of διδασκαλία is central to the Christian faith, as it relates to the transmission of the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Sound doctrine is emphasized as essential for the spiritual health and growth of believers. For instance, in 1 Timothy 4:13, Paul exhorts Timothy to "devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching (διδασκαλία)."
• Contrast with False Teachings: The New Testament also warns against false διδασκαλίαι (plural of διδασκαλία) that lead believers astray. In 1 Timothy 1:10, Paul lists "sound doctrine" as opposed to teachings that are contrary to the gospel.
• Role in Church Leadership: διδασκαλία is a key responsibility of church leaders. In Titus 1:9, elders are instructed to "hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it."
• Practical Application: Believers are encouraged to adhere to sound διδασκαλία and to be discerning of the teachings they receive. This is vital for maintaining the integrity of the faith and ensuring that the church remains grounded in biblical truth.

Forms and Transliterations

διδασκαλια διδασκαλία διδασκαλίᾳ διδασκαλιαις διδασκαλίαις διδασκαλιαν διδασκαλίαν διδασκαλιας διδασκαλίας didaskalia didaskalía didaskalíāi didaskaliais didaskalíais didaskalian didaskalían didaskalias didaskalías

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 15:9 N-AFP
GRK: με διδάσκοντες διδασκαλίας ἐντάλματα ἀνθρώπων
NAS: ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE PRECEPTS
KJV: teaching [for] doctrines the commandments
INT: me teaching [as] teachings [the] precepts of men

Mark 7:7 N-AFP
GRK: με διδάσκοντες διδασκαλίας ἐντάλματα ἀνθρώπων
NAS: ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE PRECEPTS
KJV: teaching [for] doctrines the commandments
INT: me teaching [as] teachings precepts of men

Romans 12:7 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ
NAS: or he who teaches, in his teaching;
KJV: he that teacheth, on teaching;
INT: in the teaching

Romans 15:4 N-AFS
GRK: τὴν ἡμετέραν διδασκαλίαν ἐγράφη ἵνα
NAS: was written for our instruction, so
KJV: for our learning, that we
INT: our instruction was written before that

Ephesians 4:14 N-GFS
GRK: ἀνέμῳ τῆς διδασκαλίας ἐν τῇ
NAS: wind of doctrine, by the trickery
KJV: every wind of doctrine, by the sleight
INT: wind of teaching in the

Colossians 2:22 N-AFP
GRK: ἐντάλματα καὶ διδασκαλίας τῶν ἀνθρώπων
NAS: with the commandments and teachings of men?
KJV: the commandments and doctrines of men?
INT: precepts and teachings of men

1 Timothy 1:10 N-DFS
GRK: τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀντίκειται
NAS: is contrary to sound teaching,
KJV: that is contrary to sound doctrine;
INT: this being sound teaching is opposed to

1 Timothy 4:1 N-DFP
GRK: πλάνοις καὶ διδασκαλίαις δαιμονίων
NAS: spirits and doctrines of demons,
KJV: spirits, and doctrines of devils;
INT: deceiving and teachings of demons

1 Timothy 4:6 N-GFS
GRK: τῆς καλῆς διδασκαλίας ᾗ παρηκολούθηκας
NAS: and of the sound doctrine which
KJV: of good doctrine, whereunto
INT: of the good teaching which you have closely followed

1 Timothy 4:13 N-DFS
GRK: παρακλήσει τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ
NAS: [of Scripture], to exhortation and teaching.
KJV: to exhortation, to doctrine.
INT: to exhortation to teaching

1 Timothy 4:16 N-DFS
GRK: καὶ τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ ἐπίμενε αὐτοῖς
NAS: to yourself and to your teaching; persevere
KJV: and unto the doctrine; continue
INT: and to the teaching continue in them

1 Timothy 5:17 N-DFS
GRK: λόγῳ καὶ διδασκαλίᾳ
NAS: at preaching and teaching.
KJV: the word and doctrine.
INT: word and teaching

1 Timothy 6:1 N-NFS
GRK: καὶ ἡ διδασκαλία βλασφημῆται
NAS: of God and [our] doctrine will not be spoken against.
KJV: of God and [his] doctrine be not
INT: and the teaching be blasphemed

1 Timothy 6:3 N-DFS
GRK: κατ' εὐσέβειαν διδασκαλίᾳ
NAS: Christ, and with the doctrine conforming
KJV: and to the doctrine which is according
INT: according to godliness teaching

2 Timothy 3:10 N-DFS
GRK: μου τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ τῇ ἀγωγῇ
NAS: Now you followed my teaching, conduct,
KJV: my doctrine, manner of life,
INT: of me the teaching the conduct

2 Timothy 3:16 N-AFS
GRK: ὠφέλιμος πρὸς διδασκαλίαν πρὸς ἐλεγμόν
NAS: and profitable for teaching, for reproof,
KJV: for doctrine, for
INT: profitable for teaching for reproof

2 Timothy 4:3 N-GFS
GRK: τῆς ὑγιαινούσης διδασκαλίας οὐκ ἀνέξονται
NAS: sound doctrine; but [wanting] to have their ears
KJV: endure sound doctrine; but after
INT: sound teaching not they will endure

Titus 1:9 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ
NAS: in sound doctrine and to refute
KJV: by sound doctrine both to exhort
INT: with the teaching sound

Titus 2:1 N-DFS
GRK: τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ
NAS: are fitting for sound doctrine.
KJV: become sound doctrine:
INT: sound doctrine

Titus 2:7 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀφθορίαν σεμνότητα
NAS: [with] purity in doctrine, dignified,
KJV: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness,
INT: in teaching uncorruptness dignity

Titus 2:10 N-AFS
GRK: ἵνα τὴν διδασκαλίαν τὴν τοῦ
NAS: that they will adorn the doctrine of God
KJV: they may adorn the doctrine of God
INT: that the doctrine of the

Strong's Greek 1319
21 Occurrences

διδασκαλίᾳ — 11 Occ.
διδασκαλίαις — 1 Occ.
διδασκαλίαν — 3 Occ.
διδασκαλίας — 6 Occ.