2085. heterodidaskaleó
Lexicon
heterodidaskaleó: To teach a different doctrine

Original Word: ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: heterodidaskaleó
Pronunciation: heh-teh-ro-dee-das-ka-LEH-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (het-er-od-id-as-kal-eh'-o)
Definition: To teach a different doctrine
Meaning: I teach different things, that is, different from the true or necessary teaching.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
teach other doctrine.

From heteros and didaskalos; to instruct differently -- teach other doctrine(-wise).

see GREEK heteros

see GREEK didaskalos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from heteros and didaskalos
Definition
to teach other doctrine
NASB Translation
advocates a different doctrine (1), children (2), different doctrine (1), teach strange doctrines (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2085: ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω

ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω, ἑτεροδιδασκάλω; (ἕτερος and διδάσκαλος, cf. κακοδιδασκάλειν, Clement of Rome, 2 Cor. 10, 5 [ET]); to teach other or different doctrine i. e. deviating from the truth: 1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:3. (Ignatius ad Polycarp, 3 [ET], and others ecclesiastical writings.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ἕτερος (heteros), meaning "another" or "different," and διδασκαλέω (didaskaleō), meaning "to teach."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω, as it is a concept more specifically addressed in the context of the New Testament church. However, the Old Testament does address the issue of false prophets and teachings that lead people away from the true worship of God, which can be seen in passages such as Deuteronomy 13:1-5 and Jeremiah 23:16. These passages emphasize the importance of adhering to God's revealed truth and the dangers of following teachings that contradict it.

Usage: The term is used in the context of teaching doctrines that are contrary to the apostolic teachings and the core tenets of the Christian faith. It is often associated with false teaching or heresy.

Context: The Greek verb ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω appears in the New Testament in contexts where the Apostle Paul warns against the propagation of teachings that deviate from the gospel he preached. This term is notably used in the Pastoral Epistles, where Paul instructs Timothy to guard the church against false teachings and to maintain sound doctrine.

In 1 Timothy 1:3, Paul writes, "As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer" (BSB). Here, ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω is translated as "teach false doctrines," highlighting the importance of doctrinal purity in the early church. The emphasis is on the preservation of the true gospel message as delivered by the apostles, which is foundational to the faith and practice of the Christian community.

The use of ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω underscores the early church's struggle against heretical teachings that threatened to distort the message of Christ. It reflects the apostolic concern for maintaining the integrity of the Christian doctrine and the need for vigilance against teachings that could lead believers astray.

The term also serves as a reminder of the responsibility of church leaders to discern and refute false teachings, ensuring that the congregation remains rooted in the truth of the gospel. This vigilance is crucial for the spiritual health and unity of the church, as deviations from sound doctrine can lead to confusion and division among believers.

Forms and Transliterations
ετεροδιδασκαλει ετεροδιδασκαλεί ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖ ετεροδιδασκαλειν ετεροδιδασκαλείν ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖν eterodidaskalei eterodidaskalein heterodidaskalei heterodidaskaleî heterodidaskalein heterodidaskaleîn
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Timothy 1:3 V-PNA
GRK: τισὶν μὴ ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖν
NAS: certain men not to teach strange doctrines,
KJV: that they teach no other doctrine,
INT: some not to teach other doctrines

1 Timothy 6:3 V-PIA-3S
GRK: εἴ τις ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖ καὶ μὴ
NAS: anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree
KJV: If any man teach otherwise, and
INT: If anyone teaches other doctrine and not

Strong's Greek 2085
2 Occurrences


ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖ — 1 Occ.
ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖν — 1 Occ.















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