1320. didaskalos
Lexicon
didaskalos: Teacher, Master

Original Word: διδάσκαλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: didaskalos
Pronunciation: dee-DAS-kah-los
Phonetic Spelling: (did-as'-kal-os)
Definition: Teacher, Master
Meaning: a teacher, master.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
doctor, master, teacher.

From didasko; an instructor (genitive case or specially) -- doctor, master, teacher.

see GREEK didasko

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1320 didáskalos (a masculine noun derived from 1321 /didáskō, "to teach") – a teacher, an instructor acknowledged for their mastery in their field of learning; in Scripture, a Bible teacher, competent in theology. See 1319 (didaskalia).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from didaskó
Definition
an instructor
NASB Translation
Teacher (41), teacher (10), teachers (8).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1320: διδάσκαλος

διδάσκαλος, διδασκαλου, (διδάσκω), a teacher; in the N. T. one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man:

1. of one who is fitted to teach, or thinks himself so: Hebrews 5:12; Romans 2:20.

2. of the teachers of the Jewish religion: Luke 2:46; John 3:10; hence, the Hebrew רַב is rendered in Greek διδάσκαλος: John 1:38 (); ; cf. below, under ῤαββί, and Pressel in Herzog xii., p. 471f; (Campbell, Dissert. on the Gospels, diss. vii. part 2).

3. of those who by their great power as teachers drew crowds about them;

a. of John the Baptist: Luke 3:12.

b. of Jesus: John 1:38 (); ; often in the first three Gospels.

4. by preeminence used of Jesus by himself, as the one who showed men the way of salvation: Matthew 23:8 L T Tr WH.

5. of the apostles: διδάσκαλος τῶν ἐθνῶν, of Paul, 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:11.

6. of those who in the religious assemblies of Christians undertake the work of teaching, with the special assistance of the Holy Spirit: 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11; Acts 13:1, cf. James 3:1.

7. of false teachers among Christians: 2 Timothy 4:3. (Homer (h. Merc. 556), Aeschylus, others)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb διδάσκω (didaskō), meaning "to teach."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Hebrew 3384: יָרָה (yarah) • to teach, to instruct
Strong's Hebrew 3925: לָמַד (lamad) • to learn, to teach

These Hebrew terms reflect similar concepts of teaching and instruction found in the Old Testament, paralleling the role of διδάσκαλος in the New Testament as one who imparts divine wisdom and guidance.

Usage: The term διδάσκαλος is used in the New Testament to refer to those who teach, with a particular emphasis on religious instruction. It is often used to describe Jesus Christ as a teacher, as well as other religious leaders and instructors within the early Christian community.

Context: The term διδάσκαλος appears frequently in the New Testament, highlighting the importance of teaching within the early Christian faith. In the Gospels, Jesus is often addressed as "Teacher" (διδάσκαλος), acknowledging His role as a spiritual and moral instructor. For instance, in Matthew 8:19, a scribe approaches Jesus and says, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." This title reflects the respect and authority attributed to Jesus' teachings.

The role of a διδάσκαλος extends beyond Jesus to include apostles and other leaders within the early church. In Ephesians 4:11, Paul writes about the various roles within the church, stating, "And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers." Here, διδάσκαλος is listed as a distinct and vital role for the edification of the church body.

The term also carries a warning against false teachers, as seen in James 3:1, "Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly." This underscores the responsibility and accountability associated with the role of a teacher in the Christian faith.

In the broader Greco-Roman context, διδάσκαλος was a common term for educators and philosophers, but within the New Testament, it takes on a specific connotation related to the teaching of God's Word and the doctrines of the Christian faith.

Forms and Transliterations
Διδασκαλε Διδάσκαλε διδασκαλοι διδάσκαλοι διδασκαλον διδάσκαλον διδασκαλος διδάσκαλος διδασκαλους διδασκάλους διδασκαλων διδασκάλων Didaskale Didáskale didaskaloi didáskaloi didaskalon didaskalōn didaskálon didaskálōn didáskalon didaskalos didáskalos didaskalous didaskálous
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 8:19 N-VMS
GRK: εἶπεν αὐτῷ Διδάσκαλε ἀκολουθήσω σοι
NAS: and said to Him, Teacher, I will follow
KJV: unto him, Master, I will follow
INT: said to him Teacher I will follow you

Matthew 9:11 N-NMS
GRK: ἐσθίει ὁ διδάσκαλος ὑμῶν
NAS: Why is your Teacher eating
KJV: eateth your Master with publicans
INT: eats the teacher of you

Matthew 10:24 N-AMS
GRK: ὑπὲρ τὸν διδάσκαλον οὐδὲ δοῦλος
NAS: is not above his teacher, nor
KJV: above [his] master, nor
INT: above the teacher nor a servant

Matthew 10:25 N-NMS
GRK: ὡς ὁ διδάσκαλος αὐτοῦ καὶ
NAS: like his teacher, and the slave
KJV: as his master, and the servant
INT: as the teacher of him and

Matthew 12:38 N-VMS
GRK: Φαρισαίων λέγοντες Διδάσκαλε θέλομεν ἀπὸ
NAS: said to Him, Teacher, we want
KJV: answered, saying, Master, we would see
INT: Pharisees saying Teacher we wish from

Matthew 17:24 N-NMS
GRK: εἶπαν Ὁ διδάσκαλος ὑμῶν οὐ
NAS: and said, Does your teacher not pay
KJV: not your master pay tribute?
INT: said the Teacher of you not

Matthew 19:16 N-VMS
GRK: αὐτῷ εἶπεν Διδάσκαλε τί ἀγαθὸν
NAS: to Him and said, Teacher, what
KJV: unto him, Good Master, what good thing
INT: to him said Teacher what good [thing]

Matthew 22:16 N-VMS
GRK: Ἡρῳδιανῶν λέγοντες Διδάσκαλε οἴδαμεν ὅτι
NAS: saying, Teacher, we know
KJV: saying, Master, we know
INT: Herodians saying Teacher we know that

Matthew 22:24 N-VMS
GRK: λέγοντες Διδάσκαλε Μωυσῆς εἶπεν
NAS: asking, Teacher, Moses said,
KJV: Saying, Master, Moses said,
INT: saying Teacher Moses said

Matthew 22:36 N-VMS
GRK: Διδάσκαλε ποία ἐντολὴ
NAS: Teacher, which is the great
KJV: Master, which [is] the great
INT: Teacher which commandment

Matthew 23:8 N-NMS
GRK: ὑμῶν ὁ διδάσκαλος πάντες δὲ
NAS: for One is your Teacher, and you are all
INT: of you the teacher all moreover

Matthew 26:18 N-NMS
GRK: αὐτῷ Ὁ διδάσκαλος λέγει Ὁ
NAS: and say to him, 'The Teacher says,
KJV: say unto him, The Master saith, My
INT: to him The teacher says the

Mark 4:38 N-VMS
GRK: λέγουσιν αὐτῷ Διδάσκαλε οὐ μέλει
NAS: Him and said to Him, Teacher, do You not care
KJV: say unto him, Master, carest thou
INT: say to him Teacher not is it concern

Mark 5:35 N-AMS
GRK: σκύλλεις τὸν διδάσκαλον
NAS: why trouble the Teacher anymore?
KJV: troublest thou the Master any further?
INT: trouble you the teacher

Mark 9:17 N-VMS
GRK: τοῦ ὄχλου Διδάσκαλε ἤνεγκα τὸν
NAS: answered Him, Teacher, I brought
KJV: and said, Master, I have brought
INT: the crowd Teacher I brought the

Mark 9:38 N-VMS
GRK: ὁ Ἰωάννης Διδάσκαλε εἴδομέν τινα
NAS: said to Him, Teacher, we saw
KJV: him, saying, Master, we saw one
INT: John Teacher we saw someone

Mark 10:17 N-VMS
GRK: ἐπηρώτα αὐτόν Διδάσκαλε ἀγαθέ τί
NAS: Him, Good Teacher, what
KJV: him, Good Master, what shall I do
INT: asked him Teacher good what

Mark 10:20 N-VMS
GRK: ἔφη αὐτῷ Διδάσκαλε ταῦτα πάντα
NAS: And he said to Him, Teacher, I have kept
KJV: and said unto him, Master, all these
INT: he said to him Teacher these all

Mark 10:35 N-VMS
GRK: λέγοντες αὐτῷ Διδάσκαλε θέλομεν ἵνα
NAS: up to Jesus, saying, Teacher, we want
KJV: saying, Master, we would
INT: saying to him Teacher we desire that

Mark 12:14 N-VMS
GRK: λέγουσιν αὐτῷ Διδάσκαλε οἴδαμεν ὅτι
NAS: and said to Him, Teacher, we know
KJV: unto him, Master, we know
INT: they say to him Teacher we know that

Mark 12:19 N-VMS
GRK: Διδάσκαλε Μωυσῆς ἔγραψεν
NAS: Teacher, Moses wrote
KJV: Master, Moses wrote
INT: Teacher Moses wrote

Mark 12:32 N-VMS
GRK: γραμματεύς Καλῶς διδάσκαλε ἐπ' ἀληθείας
NAS: to Him, Right, Teacher; You have truly
KJV: Well, Master, thou hast said
INT: scribe Right teacher according to truth

Mark 13:1 N-VMS
GRK: μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ Διδάσκαλε ἴδε ποταποὶ
NAS: said to Him, Teacher, behold
KJV: unto him, Master, see
INT: disciples to him Teacher see what [wonderful]

Mark 14:14 N-NMS
GRK: ὅτι Ὁ διδάσκαλος λέγει Ποῦ
NAS: to the owner of the house, 'The Teacher says,
KJV: The Master saith,
INT: The teacher says Where

Luke 2:46 N-GMP
GRK: μέσῳ τῶν διδασκάλων καὶ ἀκούοντα
NAS: in the midst of the teachers, both
KJV: the midst of the doctors, both
INT: [the] midst of the teachers both hearing

Strong's Greek 1320
59 Occurrences


Διδάσκαλε — 31 Occ.
διδασκάλων — 1 Occ.
διδάσκαλοι — 4 Occ.
διδάσκαλον — 5 Occ.
διδάσκαλος — 15 Occ.
διδασκάλους — 3 Occ.















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