In the context of the Bible, the concept of a "learner" is closely associated with the idea of discipleship, wisdom, and the pursuit of understanding God's Word and His ways. The term "learner" is not explicitly used in most English translations of the Bible, but the concept is deeply embedded in the scriptural narrative, particularly in the New Testament.

Discipleship and Learning

The Greek word "mathetes," often translated as "disciple," essentially means a learner or pupil. In the New Testament, Jesus calls individuals to be His disciples, which implies a commitment to learning from Him and following His teachings. In Matthew 11:29 , Jesus invites, "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Here, learning from Jesus is portrayed as a path to spiritual rest and understanding.

Wisdom Literature

The Old Testament wisdom literature, particularly the Book of Proverbs, emphasizes the importance of being a learner. Proverbs 1:5 states, "Let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel." This verse highlights the value of being open to learning and growing in wisdom. The pursuit of wisdom is seen as a lifelong journey, where one continually seeks to understand and apply God's principles.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

In the New Testament, the role of the Holy Spirit is crucial in the learning process for believers. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as a teacher and guide. In John 14:26 , Jesus assures His disciples, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you." The Holy Spirit aids believers in understanding and applying the teachings of Christ, making them effective learners of God's truth.

The Example of the Bereans

The Bereans are often cited as exemplary learners in the New Testament. In Acts 17:11 , it is noted, "Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true." Their diligence in studying the Scriptures daily serves as a model for believers to be active and discerning learners.

The Call to Teach Others

The process of learning in the biblical sense is not solely for personal edification but also for the purpose of teaching others. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 commands, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." This passage underscores the responsibility of learners to become teachers, passing on the knowledge and wisdom they have acquired.

Humility in Learning

A key aspect of being a learner in the biblical sense is humility. James 1:21 advises, "Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly receive the word planted in you, which can save your souls." Humility allows believers to be receptive to God's Word and to the instruction of others, fostering a spirit of continuous learning and growth.

In summary, the concept of a learner in the Bible is deeply intertwined with discipleship, the pursuit of wisdom, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the responsibility to teach others. It is a dynamic and ongoing process that requires humility, diligence, and a commitment to understanding and living out God's truth.(n.) One who learns; a scholar.3101. mathetes -- a disciple
... a disciple. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: mathetes Phonetic Spelling:
(math-ay-tes') Short Definition: a learner, disciple, pupil Definition ...
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4827. summathetes -- a fellow disciple
... fellow disciple. From a compound of sun and manthano; a co-learner (of Christianity)
-- fellow disciple. see GREEK sun. see GREEK manthano. ...
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3100. matheteuo -- to be a disciple, to make a disciple
... Cognate: 3100 (from 3101 , "disciple") -- to disciple, ie helping someone to the
Word of God to become a matured, growing (literally, "a learner," a true Christ ...
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Luke i. 3,4.
... whole system of education supposes, undoubtedly, that the teacher, in those matters
which he teaches, should be an authority to the taught: a learner in any ...
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Careful to Maintain Good Works
... 1. A learner must begin by beginning to work at once. ... 2. The learner must give
his heart to the work, must take interest and pleasure in it. ...
/.../murray/working for god/xxiii careful to maintain good.htm

The one Thing Needful
... A man cannot be saved unless he has become a learner in the school of Christ, and
a learner, too, in a practical sense, being willing to practice what he learns ...
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Whether one Man Can Teach Another?
... We must therefore decide the question differently, by saying that the teacher causes
knowledge in the learner, by reducing him from potentiality to act, as the ...
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On the Different Kinds of Cause.
... Now all the causes may be shown in order in the case of the learner. The
father is the Procatarctic cause of learning, the teacher ...
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Hebrews xii. 13-Nov
... And that thou mayest understand, he who was entrusted with the five talents
is the teacher: and he with the one is the learner. ...
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Whether, for Salvation, it is Necessary to Believe Anything which ...
... Thus even the philosopher observes that "it behoves the learner to believe" (1 Elenchi,
ch.2). Hence if a man is to attain to the perfect vision of blessedness ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article three whether for salvation.htm

The Trinity which is the Image of God is Now to be Sought in the ...
... knowledge of learners. For they are knowable also before they are known,
and beget in the learner a knowledge of themselves. And they ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 8 the trinity which is.htm

1 John iv. 16-Dec
... long as he is slow, he learns from thee; as long as he is untaught, he hath need
of thee; and thou art seen to be the teacher, he the learner; therefore thou ...
/.../ten homilies on the epistle of john to the parthians/homily viii 1 john iv.htm

John Chapter v. 19
... Thou hast set up two artisans, as it were: the Father and the Son just like master
and learner, like as artisan fathers are wont to teach their sons their craft ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate xviii john chapter v.htm

Learner (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Learner (4 Occurrences). Matthew 10:24 "The learner is
never superior to his teacher, and the servant is never superior to his master. ...
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Disciple (38 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially,
a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his ...
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Level (31 Occurrences)
... Level (31 Occurrences). Matthew 10:25 Enough for the learner to be on a level with
his teacher, and for the servant to be on a level with his master. ...
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Learneth (2 Occurrences)

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Lesson (11 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Anything read or recited to a teacher by a pupil or learner; something,
as a portion of a book, assigned to a pupil to be studied or learned at one time ...
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Intelligent (47 Occurrences)
... (YLT). 1 Chronicles 25:8 And they cause to fall lots -- charge over-against 'charge',
as well the small as the great, the intelligent with the learner. (YLT). ...
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Eve (5 Occurrences)
... In 1 Timothy 2:12-14 woman's place in teaching is the subject of discussion, and
the writer declares that she is a learner and not a teacher, that she is to be ...
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Baal-zebul (6 Occurrences)
... Baal-zebul (6 Occurrences). Matthew 10:25 Enough for the learner to be on a level
with his teacher, and for the servant to be on a level with his master. ...
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Chances (6 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 25:8 And selection was made of them for their special work, all having
equal chances, small as well as great, the teacher as the learner. (BBE). ...
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Apprentice (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (n.) A barrister, considered a learner of law till of sixteen years'
standing, when he might be called to the rank of sergeant. ...
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