Strong's Lexicon kalodidaskalos: Teacher of good; one who instructs in what is good Original Word: καλοδιδάσκαλος Word Origin: From καλός (kalos, meaning "good" or "noble") and διδάσκαλος (didaskalos, meaning "teacher") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kalodidaskalos," the concept of teaching what is good can be related to Hebrew terms such as מוֹרֶה (moreh, meaning "teacher") and טוֹב (tov, meaning "good"). Usage: The term "kalodidaskalos" refers to someone who teaches or instructs in what is morally good, noble, or virtuous. It emphasizes the role of a teacher not just in imparting knowledge, but in guiding others towards righteous living and virtuous behavior. This term is used in the context of Christian teaching, where the focus is on aligning one's life with the teachings of Christ and the moral standards set forth in Scripture. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, teachers held a significant role in society, often being responsible for the moral and intellectual development of their students. The early Christian community placed a high value on teaching that was rooted in the truth of the Gospel and the ethical teachings of Jesus. The role of a "kalodidaskalos" would have been particularly important in the early church, where new converts needed guidance in understanding and living out their faith in a predominantly pagan culture. HELPS Word-studies 2567 kalodidáskalos (from 2570 /kalós, "attractively good" and 1320 /didáskalos, "a teacher") – properly, a teacher sharing what is honorable and noble – literally, "a teacher of winsome goodness." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kalos and didaskalos Definition a teacher of good NASB Translation teaching what (1), teaching what is good (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2567: καλοδιδάσκαλοςκαλοδιδάσκαλος, καλοδιδασκαλου, ὁ, ἡ (διδάσκαλος and καλόν, cf. ἱεροδιδασκαλος, νομοδιδάσκαλος, χοροδιδάσκαλος), teaching that which is good, a teacher of goodness: Titus 2:3. Nowhere else. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance teacher of good things. From kalos and didaskalos; a teacher of the right -- teacher of good things. see GREEK kalos see GREEK didaskalos Forms and Transliterations καλοδιδασκαλους καλοδιδασκάλους kalodidaskalous kalodidaskálousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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