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παιδεύω
paideúō · Greek · Strong's G3811 · 13 occurrences
The KJV renders 12 different Hebrew and Greek words as “instruct”
What it means
to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment)
from G3816 (παῖς);
How the KJV renders it
chasten, instruct, learn, teach
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“instruct”
“teach”
“chasten”
also renders yâkach (H3198), yâçar (H3256)
Where it appears
13 occurrences in the Greek text.
1 Corinthians 11:32 · V-PPI-1P
But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.
1 Timothy 1:20 · V-APS-3P
of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
2 Corinthians 6:9 · V-PPP-NPM
as unknown and yet well known, as dying and behold—we live, as punished and not killed,
2 Timothy 2:25 · V-PAP-ASM
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
Acts 7:22 · V-API-3S
Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. He was mighty in his words and works.
Acts 22:3 · V-RPP-NSM
“I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to the strict tradition of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, even as you all are today.
Hebrews 12:6 V-PAI-3SHebrews 12:7 V-PAI-3SHebrews 12:10 V-IAI-3PLuke 23:16 V-AAP-NSMLuke 23:22 V-AAP-NSMRevelation 3:19 V-PAI-1STitus 2:12 V-PAP-NSF
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