παιδεύω

paideuōVerbG3811

to instruct

From: from G3816 (παῖς);

Short Definition

to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.as in cl., to train children, hence, generally, to teach, instruct
2.As in LXX (
Synonyms
διδάσκω, q.v
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָסַר

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

13 times

Appears 13 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
3
Acts
2
Luke
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:32
  • 2 Corinthians 6:9
  • Acts 22:3
  • Hebrews 12:6
  • Hebrews 12:10

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