μαθηταῖς
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.
Mark 4:34 · Word #12
Lexicon G3101
| Lemma | μαθητής |
| Transliteration | mathētḗs |
| Strong's | G3101 |
| Definition | 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. |
Morphology N DAT M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | disciples |
| Literal | disciples-DAT-PL |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μαθητής |
| Strong's | G3101 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3101-02
to learners
| Morphological Notes | Noun; dative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,DMP); denotes indirect object or recipients, masculine gender, plural number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The root μαθ- denotes learning or acquiring knowledge, and μαθητής signifies one characterized by learning from a teacher. The dative masculine plural form is reflected by the rendering "to learners," preserving both plurality and dative function without adding contextual elements. |
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