Lexicon scholé: Leisure, rest, school Original Word: σχολή Strong's Exhaustive Concordance school. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of the alternate of echo; properly, loitering (as a withholding of oneself from work) or leisure, i.e. (by implication) a "school" (as vacation from physical employment) -- school. see GREEK echo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition leisure, hence disputation (that for which leisure is used), by ext. school NASB Translation school (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4981: σχολήσχολή, σχολῆς, ἡ (from σχεῖν; hence, properly, German das Anhalten; (cf. English 'to hold on,' equivalent to either to stop or to persist)); 1. from Pindar down, freedom from labor, leisure. 2. according to later Greek usage, a place where there is leisure for anything, a school (cf. Liddell and Scott, under the word, III.; Winer's Grammar, 23): Acts 19:9 (Dionysius Halicarnassus, de jud. Isocrates 1; tie vi Dem. 44; often in Plutarch). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "scholē," the concept of rest and learning can be related to Hebrew terms such as: Usage: In the New Testament, the word "scholē" is not directly used. However, its conceptual understanding of leisure and learning can be seen in the context of discussions and teachings that occur in places of gathering or rest. Context: The concept of "scholē" in the ancient Greek world was closely tied to the idea of leisure as a time for intellectual and philosophical pursuits. In classical Greek culture, leisure was not merely idleness but was considered an opportunity for engaging in activities that cultivated the mind and spirit. This included discussions, debates, and the pursuit of knowledge, often in a communal setting such as a school or academy. |
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