3547. nomodidaskalos

Lexicon

nomodidaskalos: Teacher of the Law

Original Word: νομοδιδάσκαλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: nomodidaskalos
Pronunciation: no-mo-di-DAS-ka-los
Phonetic Spelling: (nom-od-id-as'-kal-os)
Definition: Teacher of the Law
Meaning: a teacher and interpreter of the Mosaic Law.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

teacher of the law.

From nomos and didaskalos; an expounder of the (Jewish) law, i.e. A Rabbi -- doctor (teacher) of the law.

see GREEK nomos

see GREEK didaskalos

HELPS Word-studies

3547 nomodidáskalos (from 3551 /nómos, "law" and 1320 /didáskalos, "teacher") – properly "a teacher of law," referring to an expert in the Mosiac Law. This person was so highly learned (scholarly) in the Hebrew Scriptures (OT), they had the status of "teaching-jurist" – i.e. a premier "teacher of the Law" who gave "expert theological opinion" on issues in Jewish life and religion.

3547 /nomodidáskalos ("Scripture-lawyer") does not occur in ancient secular Greek (BAGD, Kittel), but is used three times in the NT (Lk 5:17; Ac 5:34; 1 Tim 1:7). It suggests a highly accomplished teacher of God's law, i.e. someone erudite in interpreting the Bible.

[3547 (nomodidáskalos) implies someone with even higher authority than 3544 (nomikós) – i.e. teaching other "Scripture-lawyers."]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nomos and didaskalos
Definition
a teacher of the law
NASB Translation
teacher of the Law (1), teachers of the Law (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3547: νομοδιδάσκαλος

νομοδιδάσκαλος, νομοδιδασκαλου, ὁ (νόμος and διδάσκαλος, cf. ἑτεροδιδάσκαλος, ἱεροδιδασκαλος, χοροδιδάσκαλος), a teacher and interpreter of the law: among the Jews (cf. γραμματεύς, 2), Luke 5:17; Acts 5:34; of those who among Christians also went about as champions and interpreters of the Mosaic law, 1 Timothy 1:7. (Not found elsewhere (except in ecclesiastical writings.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From νόμος (nomos, meaning "law") and διδάσκαλος (didaskalos, meaning "teacher").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8451 תּוֹרָה (torah): Often translated as "law," referring to the body of legal and ethical teachings in the Hebrew Scriptures.
• H3384 יָרָה (yarah): To teach or instruct, often used in the context of teaching the law or giving direction.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term νομοδιδάσκαλος, its role in the New Testament, and its connection to the broader context of Jewish law and teaching.

Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to refer to those who were experts in the Jewish law, often associated with the scribes and Pharisees. It appears in contexts where the interpretation and teaching of the law are central.

Context: The term νομοδιδάσκαλος is found in the New Testament, specifically in the context of Jewish religious leadership. These individuals were considered authorities on the Mosaic Law and were responsible for teaching and interpreting the law for the people. They played a significant role in the religious life of Israel, often being consulted on matters of legal and religious importance.

In the New Testament, νομοδιδάσκαλος is mentioned in Luke 5:17, where it describes those who were present when Jesus was teaching: "One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick." (BSB)

The role of the νομοδιδάσκαλος was not only to teach but also to ensure that the law was upheld and followed correctly. They were often involved in debates and discussions about the interpretation of the law, as seen in various encounters with Jesus, where they questioned His teachings and actions.

The presence of νομοδιδάσκαλοι in the Gospels highlights the tension between the established religious order and the new teachings of Jesus. While they were respected for their knowledge and authority, Jesus often challenged their interpretations and emphasized the spirit of the law over the letter.

Forms and Transliterations

νομοδιδασκαλοι νομοδιδάσκαλοι νομοδιδασκαλος νομοδιδάσκαλος nomodidaskaloi nomodidáskaloi nomodidaskalos nomodidáskalos

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 5:17 N-NMP
GRK: Φαρισαῖοι καὶ νομοδιδάσκαλοι οἳ ἦσαν
NAS: and there were [some] Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting
KJV: and doctors of the law sitting by,
INT: Pharisees and teachers of the law who were

Acts 5:34 N-NMS
GRK: ὀνόματι Γαμαλιήλ νομοδιδάσκαλος τίμιος παντὶ
NAS: Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law, respected
KJV: Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation
INT: by name Gamaliel a teacher of the law honored by all

1 Timothy 1:7 N-NMP
GRK: θέλοντες εἶναι νομοδιδάσκαλοι μὴ νοοῦντες
NAS: wanting to be teachers of the Law, even though they do not understand
KJV: to be teachers of the law;
INT: wishing to be law-teachers not understanding

Strong's Greek 3547
3 Occurrences

νομοδιδάσκαλοι — 2 Occ.
νομοδιδάσκαλος — 1 Occ.