Word study · Greek

paideúō

instruct

Say it: pie-DYOO-o (approximate)

παιδεύω

What it means

To train, discipline, correct (from pais "child"). In 1:20, Hymenaeus and Alexander are delivered "that they might be taught not to blaspheme." In 2 Timothy 2:25, correcting opponents with gentleness; in Titus 2:12, grace "training" us.

Range of meaning

  • TrainEducate a child.
  • DisciplineCorrect to bring change.

In 1 Timothy

  • Chapter 1

    "That they might be taught not to blaspheme" (1:20).

Every verse (1)

Verses where G3811 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources