μαθητὴν
matheten
disciple
from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
John 20:2 · Word #12
Lexicon G3101
| Lemma | μαθητής |
| Transliteration | mathētḗs |
| Strong's | G3101 |
| In-context | disciple |
| Literal | disciple |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μαθητής |
| Strong's | G3101 |
SIBI-P1 G3101-05
a learning-one (masculine singular, direct object)
| Root | μαθητής (mathētēs) |
| Core Meanings | learner, pupil, apprentice, disciple |
| Semantic Range | a learner in general, student, apprentice, adherent of a teacher, committed follower shaped by instruction |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical context, μαθητής denotes more than a casual student; it describes one who attaches himself to a teacher for formation of life and thought. In the Gospels and Acts, it signifies those who bind themselves to Yeshua as learners, embodying covenantal loyalty and transformation through instruction. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,AMS — Noun, Accusative, Masculine, Singular. Functions as a direct object in the clause; lexical form μαθητής. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun μαθητής derives from μανθάνω (“to learn”) and fundamentally means “one who learns.” Rendering it as “learning-one” preserves the active, ongoing identity inherent in the root rather than the institutional sense of “disciple.” The accusative masculine singular form (μαθητὴν) is reflected by indicating it as a masculine singular direct object. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root μαθητής (learner, pupil, apprentice, disciple)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3101-01 |
mathetai | learners (masculine nominative plural) |
G3101-02 |
mathetais | to the learners |
G3101-03 |
mathetas | learners (masculine plural) |
Word Usage (261 occurrences of G3101)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:1 | μαθηταὶ | mathetai | |
| Matthew 8:21 | μαθητῶν | matheton | |
| Matthew 8:23 | μαθηταὶ | mathetai |