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διδαχή

didachḗ

G1322 noun

SILEX Entry

Root διδάχ- to teach, instruct

Definition

Teaching; the act of instructing or imparting knowledge, especially in a formal or structured context. Also denotes the content of what is taught — an instruction, body of teaching, or doctrine. In different contexts, διδαχή may refer to a particular instruction delivered, the general practice or manner of teaching, or the entire body of instruction associated with a group or tradition.

Semantic Range

teaching, instruction, doctrine, act of teaching, content taught, manner of teaching, lesson, traditional instruction

Root / Etymology

From the verb διδάσκω (to teach), with the nominal suffix -ή denoting the act or result of the verb's action. Thus, διδαχή is the act or content of teaching. No evidence of borrowing from non-Greek sources; rooted in standard Greek morphological patterns.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, διδαχή refers primarily to the act of teaching, instruction, or lesson. The term frequently appears in philosophical, rhetorical, and educational contexts to emphasize method or content of instruction. By the Hellenistic and Koine periods—including in the Septuagint—διδαχή is often used for religious teaching, both in reference to the content of Torah or tradition and to specific oral or written instructions. In the New Testament, διδαχή most commonly indicates the teaching or instructions of a particular figure or group (e.g., 'the teaching of Jesus,' 'apostolic teaching'). English translations sometimes render it as 'doctrine,' but this can obscure the practical or process-oriented sense of instruction present in Greek. The term does not inherently imply dogmatic, systematic body of beliefs, but can refer to a singular act of teaching, summary instruction, or traditional content passed down within a community. The Didache (Διδαχή) is also a title for an early manual of Christian practice, reflecting this broader sense of 'instruction.'

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from διδάσκω; instruction (the act or the matter):--doctrine, hath been taught.

Root Family

διδαχή (didachē) — teaching, instruction, doctrine

Word Forms

4 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
G1322-02 διδαχῇ didache N DAT F SG teaching in teaching 16
G1322-03 διδαχὴν didachen N ACC F SG teaching teaching 8
G1322-04 διδαχῆς didaches N GEN F SG teaching of teaching 5
G1322-01 διδαχαῖς didachais N DAT F PL teachings to teachings 1

Occurrences in Scripture

30 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
G1322-02 Matthew 7:28 διδαχῇ didache N DAT F SG in teaching
G1322-04 Matthew 16:12 διδαχῆς didaches N GEN F SG of teaching
G1322-02 Matthew 22:33 διδαχῇ didache N DAT F SG in teaching
G1322-02 Mark 1:22 διδαχῇ didache N DAT F SG teaching in teaching
G1322-02 Mark 1:27 διδαχὴ didache N NOM F SG teaching in teaching
G1322-02 Mark 4:2 διδαχῇ didache N DAT F SG teaching in teaching
G1322-02 Mark 11:18 διδαχῇ didache N DAT F SG teaching in teaching
G1322-02 Mark 12:38 διδαχῇ didache N DAT F SG teaching in teaching
G1322-02 Luke 4:32 διδαχῇ didache N DAT F SG teaching in teaching
G1322-02 John 7:16 διδαχὴ didache N NOM F SG teaching in teaching
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