διδαχή
didachē
teaching
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word διδαχή (didachē) has a short definition of "teaching." It is attested in the Bible 30 times, showcasing its significance in the New Testament text. As defined, didachē likely refers to the act of instruction, transmission of knowledge, or the imparting of understanding. In its 30 occurrences, didachē is likely used in various contexts, such as formal educational settings, personal instruction, or the communication of spiritual truths. Its frequency suggests that teaching played a crucial role in the early Christian community, potentially encompassing formal doctrine, practical wisdom, and the sharing of spiritual experiences. Given its significance and frequency, didachē may serve as an important concept in understanding the values and practices of the early Christian community, particularly with regards to the transmission of knowledge, spiritual guidance, and communal instruction.
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Occurrences in Scripture
30 total occurrences across the text
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,
Matthew 16:12Then they understood that he didn’t tell them to beware of the yeast of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Matthew 22:33When the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.
Mark 1:22They were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.
Mark 1:27They were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching? For with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him!”
Mark 4:2He taught them many things in parables, and told them in his teaching,
Mark 11:18The chief priests and the scribes heard it, and sought how they might destroy him. For they feared him, because all the multitude was astonished at his teaching.
Mark 12:38In his teaching he said to them, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces,
Luke 4:32and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.
John 7:16Jesus therefore answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.
John 7:17If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself.
John 18:19The high priest therefore asked Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching.
Acts 2:42They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
Acts 5:28saying, “Didn’t we strictly command you not to teach in this name? Behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood on us.”
Acts 13:12Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 17:19They took hold of him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this new teaching is, which you are speaking about?
Romans 6:17But thanks be to God, that, whereas you were bondservants of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were delivered.
Romans 16:17Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them.
1 Corinthians 14:6But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking with other languages, what would I profit you, unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?
1 Corinthians 14:26What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, or has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.
2 Timothy 4:2preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching.
Titus 1:9holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.
Hebrews 6:2of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Hebrews 13:9Don’t be carried away by various and strange teachings, for it is good that the heart be established by grace, not by food, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.
2 John 1:9Whoever transgresses and doesn’t remain in the teaching of Christ, doesn’t have God. He who remains in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
2 John 1:9Whoever transgresses and doesn’t remain in the teaching of Christ, doesn’t have God. He who remains in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
2 John 1:10If anyone comes to you, and doesn’t bring this teaching, don’t receive him into your house, and don’t welcome him,
Revelation 2:14But I have a few things against you, because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to throw a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality.
Revelation 2:15So you also have some who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans likewise.
Revelation 2:24But to you I say, to the rest who are in Thyatira, as many as don’t have this teaching, who don’t know what some call ‘the deep things of Satan,’ to you I say, I am not putting any other burden on you.