μαθητῶν

mathētḗs

disciples

One who learns from another, a student or follower; in various contexts, specifically a pupil closely associated with a teacher, often marked by commitment to both instruction and the way of life of the teacher. In philosophical, rhetorical, or religious schools, refers to an adherent who engages in learning and practices in accordance with a teacher's example or doctrine. In the New Testament, particularly, it denotes those who align themselves with the teachings and person of Jesus or another recognized leader.

G3101

John 3:25 · Word #6

Lexicon G3101

Lemmaμαθητής
Transliterationmathētḗs
Strong'sG3101
DefinitionOne who learns from another, a student or follower; in various contexts, specifically a pupil closely associated with a teacher, often marked by commitment to both instruction and the way of life of the teacher. In philosophical, rhetorical, or religious schools, refers to an adherent who engages in learning and practices in accordance with a teacher's example or doctrine. In the New Testament, particularly, it denotes those who align themselves with the teachings and person of Jesus or another recognized leader.

Morphology N GEN M PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Case GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation
Gender M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

Phrasedisciples
Literaldisciples'-learners

Lexical Info

Lemmaμαθητής
Strong'sG3101

SIBI-P1 Translation G3101-07

of learners

Morphological NotesNoun, genitive masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,GMP); denotes possession, source, or association; masculine plural form of μαθητής.
Rendering RationaleThe noun derives from μανθάνω (to learn) with an agentive suffix, meaning "one who learns." The genitive masculine plural form is rendered "of learners," preserving both the learning-centered root and the plural genitive morphology.

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