Lexicon theodidaktos: Taught by God Original Word: θεοδίδακτος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance taught of God. From theos and didasko; divinely instructed -- taught of God. see GREEK theos see GREEK didasko NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom theos and didaskó Definition taught of God NASB Translation taught by God (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2312: θεοδίδακτοςθεοδίδακτος, θεοδιδακτον (Θεός and διδακτός), taught of God: 1 Thessalonians 4:9. ((the Epistle of Barnabas 21, 6 [ET] (cf. Harnack's note)); ecclesiastical writings.) STRONGS NT 2312: θεολόγοςθεολόγος, θεολογου, ὁ (Θεός and λέγω), in Greek writings (from Aristotle on) one who speaks (treats) of the gods and divine things, versed in sacred science; (Grossmann, Quaestiones Philoneae, i., p. 8, shows that the word is used also by Philo, especially of Moses (cf. de praem. et poen. § 9)). This title is given to John in the inscription of the Apocalypse, according to the Rec. text, apparently as the publisher and interpreter of divine oracles, just as Lucian styles the same person θεολόγος in Alex. 19 that he calls προφήτης in c. 22. The common opinion is that John was called θεολόγος in the same sense in which the term was used of Gregory of Nazianzus, viz. because he taught the θεότης of the λόγος. But then the wonder is, why the copyists did not prefer to apply the epithet to him in the title of the Gospel. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for θεοδίδακτος, the concept of being taught by God is present in the Old Testament. Relevant Hebrew terms include: Usage: The term θεοδίδακτος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who have been directly taught or instructed by God, emphasizing a divine source of knowledge or understanding. Context: The term θεοδίδακτος appears in the New Testament in 1 Thessalonians 4:9, where the Apostle Paul commends the Thessalonian believers for their love for one another, which he attributes to their being "taught by God." This concept underscores the belief that true Christian love and ethical behavior are not merely human achievements but are imparted by divine instruction. The use of θεοδίδακτος highlights the intimate relationship between God and believers, where God Himself is the ultimate teacher, guiding them in truth and love. |
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