Berean Strong's Lexicon paideia: Discipline, instruction, training, education Original Word: παιδεία Word Origin: Derived from παῖς (pais), meaning "child." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4148 (מוּסָר, musar): Often translated as "discipline" or "instruction," used in Proverbs to denote correction and moral teaching. - H3256 (יָסַר, yasar): Meaning "to discipline" or "to chastise," used in contexts of correction and instruction. Usage: In the New Testament, "paideia" refers to the process of training and educating, particularly in the context of moral and spiritual development. It encompasses both the corrective and instructive aspects of discipline, aiming to cultivate virtue and godliness. The term implies a comprehensive approach to upbringing, including teaching, admonition, and correction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "paideia" was a broad concept that included the education and upbringing of a child, focusing on intellectual, moral, and physical development. It was considered essential for preparing individuals to be responsible and virtuous members of society. In the Jewish context, discipline was closely tied to the teachings of the Torah and the wisdom literature, emphasizing the importance of living according to God's commandments. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3809 paideía (from 3811 /paideúō, see there) – properly, instruction that trains someone to reach full development (maturity). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paideuó Definition the rearing of a child, training, discipline NASB Translation discipline (5), training (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3809: παιδείαπαιδεία (Tdf. παιδία; (see Iota)), παιδείας, ἡ, (παιδεύω), the Sept. for מוּסָר; 1. the whole training and education of children (which relates to the cultivation of mind and morals, and employs for this purpose now commands and admonitions, now reproof and punishment): Ephesians 6:4 (cf. Winers Grammar, 388 (363) note); (in Greek writings from Aeschylus on, it includes also the care and training of the body.) (See especially Trench, Synonyms, § xxxii.; cf. Jowett's Plato, index under the word Education). 2. "whatever in adults also cultivates the soul, especially by correcting mistakes and curbing the passions "; hence, a. instruction which aims at the increase of virtue: 2 Timothy 3:16. b. according to Biblical usage chastisement, chastening (of the evils with which God visits men for their amendment): Hebrews 12:5 (Proverbs 3:11), From paideuo; tutorage, i.e. Education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction -- chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture. see GREEK paideuo Englishman's Concordance Ephesians 6:4 N-DFSGRK: αὐτὰ ἐν παιδείᾳ καὶ νουθεσίᾳ NAS: but bring them up in the discipline and instruction KJV: up in the nurture and admonition INT: them in [the] discipline and admonition 2 Timothy 3:16 N-AFS Hebrews 12:5 N-GFS Hebrews 12:7 N-AFS Hebrews 12:8 N-GFS Hebrews 12:11 N-NFS Strong's Greek 3809 |
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