Lexicon mathetria: Female disciple Original Word: μαθητρία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a female discipleFeminine from mathetes; a female pupil -- disciple. see GREEK mathetes HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3102 mathḗtria (a feminine noun) – a female disciple. See 3101 (mathētēs). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3102: μαθήτριαμαθήτρια, μαθητριας, ἡ (a feminine form of μαθητής; cf. ψάλτης, ψάλτρια, etc., in Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. ii., p. 425), a female disciple; equivalent to a Christian woman: Acts 9:36. (Diodorus 2, 52; (Diogenes Laërtius 4, 2; 8, 42.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word μαθητής (mathētēs), meaning "disciple" or "learner."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μαθητρία, the concept of a disciple or follower can be related to the Hebrew term תַּלְמִיד (talmid), which means "student" or "disciple." This term is used in the context of learning and following a teacher, similar to the Greek understanding of μαθητής and μαθητρία. Usage: The term μαθητρία is used in the New Testament to refer specifically to female disciples. It highlights the role of women as followers and learners in the early Christian community. Context: The term μαθητρία appears in the New Testament in Acts 9:36, where it is used to describe Tabitha (also known as Dorcas), a female disciple in Joppa. The passage reads: "In Joppa, there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity" (Acts 9:36, BSB). This reference underscores the active role that women played in the early church, engaging in acts of service and charity. Forms and Transliterations μαθητρια μαθήτρια mathetria mathētria mathḗtriaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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