Teaching
Define
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Hebrew; lamad (לָמַד) instruct
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Greek: διδάσκω (didaskō or didasko)
- "to teach", "to instruct", or "to impart knowledge/systematic instruction"
- often refers to teaching in a relational, authoritative way — explaining doctrine, guiding disciples, imparting wisdom about God, moral duties, faith, and the kingdom of God.
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- Named people who are teaching other than Jesus
- Acts 18:25 — This man [Apollos] had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching (διδάσκων) accurately the things concerning Jesus...
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- Acts 18:26 — They took Apollos aside and "explained" (ἐξέθεντο / ektithēmi, a term implying careful, detailed instruction) to him the way of God "more accurately."
- Priscilla is frequently named first, suggesting her leading role in this instructional ministry.
- Acts 18:26 — They took Apollos aside and "explained" (ἐξέθεντο / ektithēmi, a term implying careful, detailed instruction) to him the way of God "more accurately."
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- 1 Corinthians 4:17 — ...who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ, just as I (Paul) teach (διδάσκω) everywhere in every church.
- Acts 18:25 — This man [Apollos] had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching (διδάσκων) accurately the things concerning Jesus...