1322. didaché

Lexicon

didaché: Teaching, doctrine, instruction

Original Word: διδαχή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: didaché
Pronunciation: dee-dakh-AY
Phonetic Spelling: (did-akh-ay')
Definition: Teaching, doctrine, instruction
Meaning: teaching, doctrine, what is taught.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

doctrine, teaching

From didasko; instruction (the act or the matter) -- doctrine, hath been taught.

see GREEK didasko

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1322 didax (from 1321 /didáskō, "to teach") – established teaching, especially a "summarized" body of respected teaching (viewed as reliable, time-honored).

[The NT uses two feminine nouns (1319 /didaskalía, 1322 /didaxḗ) from the same root. For more on this see 1319 /didaskalía ("applied-teaching, systematic theology").]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from didaskó
Definition
doctrine, teaching
NASB Translation
instruction (2), teaching (27), teachings (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1322: διδαχή

διδαχή, διδαχῆς ἡ (διδάσκω) (from Herodotus down);

1. teaching, viz. that which is taught: Mark 1:27; John 7:16; Acts 17:19; Rom. (); ; 2 John 1:10; Revelation 2:24; ἡ διδαχή τίνος, one's doctrine, i. e. what he teaches: Matthew 7:28; Matthew 16:12; Matthew 22:33; Mark 1:22; Mark 11:18; Luke 4:32; John 18:19; Acts 5:28; Revelation 2:14f; ἡ διδαχή of God, τοῦ κυρίου, τοῦ Χριστοῦ, the doctrine which has God, Christ, the Lord, for its author and supporter: John 7:17; Acts 13:12; 2 John 1:9; with the genitive of the object, doctrine, teaching, concerning something: Hebrews 6:2 (Winer's Grammar, 187 (176); 192 (181); 551 (513)); plural Hebrews 13:9.

2. (the act of) teaching, instruction, (cf. διδασκαλία (on the supposed distinction between the two words and their use in the N. T. see Ellicott on 2 Timothy 4:2; they are associated in 2 Timothy 4:2, 3; Titus 1:9)): Acts 2:42; 2 Timothy 4:2; ἐν τῇ διδαχή, while he was teaching, a phrase by which the Evangelist indicates that he is about to cite some of the many words which Jesus spoke at that time, Mark 4:2; Mark 12:38; τοῦ κατά τήν διδαχήν πιστοῦ λόγου, the faithful word which is in accordance with the received (2 Timothy 3:14) instruction, Titus 1:9; in particular, the teaching of the διδάσκαλος (which see 6) in the religious assemblies of Christians: λαλεῖν ἐν διδαχή, to speak in the way of teaching, in distinction from other modes of speaking in public, 1 Corinthians 14:6; ἔχω διδαχήν, to have something to teach, 1 Corinthians 14:26.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διδαχή, the concept of teaching and instruction is prevalent in the Old Testament. Some corresponding Hebrew terms include:

• תּוֹרָה (torah) • Often translated as "law" or "instruction," referring to the teachings and commandments given by God, particularly in the first five books of the Bible.
• לֶקַח (leqach) • Meaning "learning" or "instruction," as seen in Proverbs 4:2, "For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my instruction."

These Hebrew terms reflect the foundational role of teaching in the religious and moral life of the Israelite community, paralleling the emphasis on διδαχή in the New Testament.

Usage: The word διδαχή is used in the New Testament to describe the teachings of Jesus, the apostles, and the early church. It often refers to doctrinal instruction and the dissemination of Christian truths.

Context: The term διδαχή appears frequently in the New Testament, highlighting the importance of teaching in the early Christian community. It is used to describe the authoritative instruction given by Jesus and His apostles, which formed the foundation of Christian doctrine and practice.

In the Gospels, διδαχή is associated with the teachings of Jesus, who taught with authority and astonished the crowds (e.g., Mark 1:22). His teachings were not only moral and ethical but also revealed the nature of God's kingdom and the path to salvation.

In the Acts of the Apostles, διδαχή is used to describe the apostles' teaching, which was central to the life of the early church. Acts 2:42 states, "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This verse underscores the role of apostolic teaching in nurturing the faith and unity of the early believers.

The epistles further emphasize the importance of sound doctrine (διδαχή) in maintaining the integrity of the Christian faith. Paul, in particular, warns against false teachings and urges adherence to the true gospel (e.g., Romans 16:17, 1 Timothy 4:6).

The concept of διδαχή is not limited to formal instruction but also includes the transmission of tradition and the lived example of the Christian life. It is both a gift and a responsibility, as believers are called to teach and uphold the truths of the faith.

Forms and Transliterations

διδαχαις διδαχαίς διδαχαῖς διδαχη διδαχή διδαχὴ διδαχῇ διδαχην διδαχήν διδαχὴν διδαχης διδαχής διδαχῆς didachais didachaîs didache didachē didachḗ didachḕ didachêi didachē̂i didachen didachēn didachḕn didaches didachês didachēs didachē̂s

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 7:28 N-DFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ
NAS: were amazed at His teaching;
KJV: at his doctrine:
INT: at the teaching of him

Matthew 16:12 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς διδαχῆς τῶν Φαρισαίων
NAS: of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees
KJV: of the doctrine of the Pharisees
INT: of the teaching of the Pharisees

Matthew 22:33 N-DFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ
NAS: [this], they were astonished at His teaching.
KJV: at his doctrine.
INT: at the teaching of him

Mark 1:22 N-DFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ ἦν
NAS: They were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching
KJV: at his doctrine: for he taught
INT: at the teaching of him he was

Mark 1:27 N-NFS
GRK: ἐστιν τοῦτο διδαχὴ καινή κατ'
NAS: A new teaching with authority!
KJV: what new doctrine [is] this? for
INT: is this teaching new With

Mark 4:2 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ
NAS: and was saying to them in His teaching,
KJV: in his doctrine,
INT: in the teaching of him

Mark 11:18 N-DFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ
NAS: crowd was astonished at His teaching.
KJV: at his doctrine.
INT: at the teaching of him

Mark 12:38 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ ἔλεγεν
NAS: In His teaching He was saying: Beware
KJV: in his doctrine, Beware of
INT: in the teaching of him he said

Luke 4:32 N-DFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ ὅτι
NAS: and they were amazed at His teaching, for His message
KJV: at his doctrine: for his
INT: at the teaching of him for

John 7:16 N-NFS
GRK: Ἡ ἐμὴ διδαχὴ οὐκ ἔστιν
NAS: them and said, My teaching is not Mine,
KJV: said, My doctrine is not
INT: my teaching not is

John 7:17 N-GFS
GRK: περὶ τῆς διδαχῆς πότερον ἐκ
NAS: he will know of the teaching, whether
KJV: of the doctrine, whether
INT: concerning the teaching whether from

John 18:19 N-GFS
GRK: περὶ τῆς διδαχῆς αὐτοῦ
NAS: His disciples, and about His teaching.
KJV: of his doctrine.
INT: concerning the teaching of him

Acts 2:42 N-DFS
GRK: προσκαρτεροῦντες τῇ διδαχῇ τῶν ἀποστόλων
NAS: to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship,
KJV: in the apostles' doctrine and
INT: steadfastly continuing in the teaching of the apostles

Acts 5:28 N-GFS
GRK: Ἰερουσαλὴμ τῆς διδαχῆς ὑμῶν καὶ
NAS: Jerusalem with your teaching and intend
KJV: with your doctrine, and
INT: Jerusalem of the teaching of you and

Acts 13:12 N-DFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ τοῦ κυρίου
NAS: being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.
KJV: at the doctrine of the Lord.
INT: at the teaching of the Lord

Acts 17:19 N-NFS
GRK: σοῦ λαλουμένη διδαχή
NAS: new teaching is which you are proclaiming?
KJV: this new doctrine, whereof thou
INT: you is spoken teaching

Romans 6:17 N-GFS
GRK: παρεδόθητε τύπον διδαχῆς
NAS: to that form of teaching to which
KJV: that form of doctrine which
INT: you were entrusted a form of teaching

Romans 16:17 N-AFS
GRK: παρὰ τὴν διδαχὴν ἣν ὑμεῖς
NAS: contrary to the teaching which
KJV: contrary to the doctrine which
INT: contrary to the teaching which you

1 Corinthians 14:6 N-DFS
GRK: ἢ ἐν διδαχῇ
NAS: of prophecy or of teaching?
KJV: or by doctrine?
INT: or in teaching

1 Corinthians 14:26 N-AFS
GRK: ψαλμὸν ἔχει διδαχὴν ἔχει ἀποκάλυψιν
NAS: has a teaching, has
KJV: hath a doctrine, hath
INT: a psalm has a teaching has a revelation

2 Timothy 4:2 N-DFS
GRK: μακροθυμίᾳ καὶ διδαχῇ
NAS: with great patience and instruction.
KJV: longsuffering and doctrine.
INT: patience and teaching

Titus 1:9 N-AFS
GRK: κατὰ τὴν διδαχὴν πιστοῦ λόγου
NAS: which is in accordance with the teaching, so
KJV: as he hath been taught, that
INT: according to the teaching faithful word

Hebrews 6:2 N-AFS
GRK: βαπτισμῶν διδαχῆς ἐπιθέσεώς τε
NAS: of instruction about washings
KJV: Of the doctrine of baptisms, and
INT: about washings of instruction of laying on moreover

Hebrews 13:9 N-DFP
GRK: διδαχαῖς ποικίλαις καὶ
NAS: and strange teachings; for it is good
KJV: strange doctrines. For
INT: With teachings various and

2 John 1:9 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ διδαχῇ τοῦ χριστοῦ
NAS: and does not abide in the teaching of Christ,
KJV: not in the doctrine of Christ, hath
INT: in the teaching of Christ

Strong's Greek 1322
30 Occurrences

διδαχαῖς — 1 Occ.
διδαχῇ — 16 Occ.
διδαχὴν — 7 Occ.
διδαχῆς — 6 Occ.