μαθηταὶ
mathētḗs
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.
Matthew 28:16 · Word #4
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 NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μαθητής |
| Strong's | G3101 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3101-01
learners
| Morphological Notes | Noun; nominative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,NMP) — functioning as plural subjects or predicate nominatives. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root μαθ- (“to learn”) with the agentive suffix -τής, denoting one characterized by learning. The nominative masculine plural form is rendered as “learners,” preserving both the core root meaning and plural morphology. |
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