Διδάσκαλε
didáskalos
One who imparts knowledge, a teacher, instructor. In Hellenistic and Jewish contexts, refers specifically to someone who teaches or expounds upon religious, ethical, or philosophical material, but can also designate any skilled instructor. In the New Testament, frequently used for recognized authorities in religious or scriptural interpretation, including Jesus and other respected teachers. Usage context determines whether the word carries a neutral, respectful, or honorific sense.
Matthew 22:16 · Word #11
Lexicon G1320
| Lemma | διδάσκαλος |
| Transliteration | didáskalos |
| Strong's | G1320 |
| Definition | One who imparts knowledge, a teacher, instructor. In Hellenistic and Jewish contexts, refers specifically to someone who teaches or expounds upon religious, ethical, or philosophical material, but can also designate any skilled instructor. In the New Testament, frequently used for recognized authorities in religious or scriptural interpretation, including Jesus and other respected teachers. Usage context determines whether the word carries a neutral, respectful, or honorific sense. |
Morphology N VOC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | VOC — Vocative — Direct address |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διδάσκαλος |
| Strong's | G1320 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1320-01
Teacher
| Morphological Notes | Noun, vocative masculine singular; direct address to one male teacher or instructor. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from διδάσκω (“to teach”) with an agent suffix, meaning “one who teaches.” The vocative masculine singular form indicates direct address to one recognized as a teacher. |
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