Concordance
Educated (6 Occurrences)John 7:15
The Jews therefore marveled, saying, "How does this man know letters, having never been educated?"
(WEB NAS)
Acts 7:22
So Moses was educated in all the learning of the Egyptians, and possessed great influence through his eloquence and his achievements.
(WEY NAS NIV)
Acts 22:3
I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, educated according to the exactness of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, as ye are all this day;
(DBY NAS RSV)
Isaiah 29:11
All vision has become to you like the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one who is educated, saying, "Read this, please;" and he says, "I can't, for it is sealed:"
(WEB)
Isaiah 29:12
and the book is delivered to one who is not educated, saying, "Read this, please;" and he says, "I can't read."
(WEB)
Daniel 1:5
The king appointed for them a daily portion of the king's dainties, and of the wine which he drank, and that they should be nourished three years; that at its end they should stand before the king.
(See NAS RSV)
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Educate.
2. (a.) Formed or developed by education; as, an educated man.
Greek
1789. entrepho -- to train up ... to train up. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: entrepho Phonetic Spelling:
(en-tref'-o) Short Definition: I nourish on, am
educated in Definition: I nourish
... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1789.htm - 7k3811. paideuo -- to train children, to chasten, correct
... Definition to train children, to chasten, correct NASB Word Usage correcting (1),
discipline (2), disciplined (2), disciplines (1), educated (2), instructing (1 ...
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3129. manthano -- to learn
... Word Origin from the root math- Definition to learn NASB Word Usage educated (1),
find (1), learn (12), learned (9), learning (1), receive instruction (1). ...
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1672. Hellen -- a Greek, usually a name for a Gentile
... a Hellene, a Greek Definition: a Hellene, the native word for a Greek; it is, however,
a term wide enough to include all Greek-speaking (ie educated) non-Jews. ...
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Strong's Hebrew
1431. gadal -- to grow up, become great... 1), become arrogant (4), become great (1), become rich (1), become so great (1),
bigger (1), boast* (1), bring (1), brought (1),
educated (1), enlarged (1
... /hebrew/1431.htm - 7kLibrary
Further Still, the Educated Man Observes that those Sections which ...
... Book 4 Chapter 13. Further still, the educated man observes that those sections
which the Greeks call "kommata"¦ 13. Further still ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 13 further still the.htm
While These Things are Going on in Judæa, a Certain Young Man ...
... Book II. Chapter XXIV. While these things are going on in Judæa, a certain
young man educated at Rhodes¦ While these things are ...
/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xxiv while these things.htm
Book ii. The Mental Culture of Jesus. His Life to the Time of his ...
... BOOK II. THE MENTAL CULTURE OF JESUS. HIS LIFE TO THE TIME OF HIS PUBLIC MINISTRY.
CHAPTER I. JESUS NOT EDUCATED IN THE THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS OF THE JEWS. ...
/.../book ii the mental culture.htm
Against those who Deny that the Books of the Church are to be ...
... Book X. Chapter 18."Against Those Who Deny that the Books of the Church are to Be
Believed About the Miracles Whereby the People of God Were Educated. ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 18 against those who deny.htm
In Short, the New Education is as Harsh as the Old...
... Everybody in England is educated; only most people are educated wrong. ... Without
going to school at all, the gutter-boy would be educated. ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 34 in short the.htm
This Statement Also is Untrue, that it is "Only Foolish and Low ...
... this it is superfluous for us to wish to offer a reply to such statements of Celsus
as the following: "For why is it an evil to have been educated, and to have ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xlix this statement also.htm
Luke x. The Latter Part of the 25Th Verse.
... BUT it will be proper here to observe; that, with respect to such as have been educated
in any other false Religion, or Worship, and have contracted the guilt ...
/.../sermon i luke x the.htm
Degrees of Enjoyment through the Glorified Senses.
... these persons into three classes, but, in reality, each one forms a class by himself;
for there are not two of those present, whether among the educated or the ...
/.../boudreaux/the happiness of heaven/chapter xv degrees of enjoyment.htm
Self Culture.
... Here is the ruinous mistake. There is a world of difference between being
educated for a calling, and being educated in it. That ...
/.../allen/autobiography of frank g allen minister of the gospel/ii self culture.htm
Europeans in India.
... In the great Presidency cities, and in a less degree in other cities throughout
the country, we have a large educated class of natives, who are well acquainted ...
/.../chapter xxx europeans in india.htm
Thesaurus
Educated (6 Occurrences)... 1. (imp. & pp) of Educate. 2. (a.) Formed or developed by education; as, an
educated man. Multi-Version Concordance
Educated (6 Occurrences).
.../e/educated.htm - 8kManaen (1 Occurrence)
... syntrophos; rendered in RV "foster brother" of) Herod, ie, Herod Antipas, the tetrach,
who, with his brother Archelaus, was educated at Rome. Int. ...
/m/manaen.htm - 8k
Lystra (6 Occurrences)
... The language in ordinary use among the educated classes in Central Anatolian cities
under the Roman Empire was Greek; in some of those cities, and especially ...
/l/lystra.htm - 14k
Bible
... writers of almost every social rank, statesmen and peasants, kings, herdsmen, fishermen,
priests, tax-gatherers, tentmakers; educated and uneducated, Jews and ...
/b/bible.htm - 101k
Ed're-i (8 Occurrences)
Ed're-i. Edrei, Ed're-i. Educated . Multi-Version Concordance ... Joshua 19:37 Kedesh,
Edrei, En Hazor, (See RSV). Edrei, Ed're-i. Educated . Reference Bible
/e/ed're-i.htm - 8k
Versions
... Arabic has been issued by the Jesuit Fathers in Beirut, and a simpler version in
Arabic which can be understood by the common people, educated and uneducated ...
/v/versions.htm - 81k
Languages (36 Occurrences)
... The same was true for many centuries of the influence of Aristophanes and Euripides
upon the language of educated Greeks, and, it is said, of the influence of ...
/l/languages.htm - 49k
Nehelamite (4 Occurrences)
... The same was true for many centuries of the influence of Aristophanes and Euripides
upon the language of educated Greeks, and, it is said, of the influence of ...
/n/nehelamite.htm - 89k
Learning (40 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Acts 7:22 So Moses was educated in all the learning of the Egyptians, and
possessed great influence through his eloquence and his achievements. (WEY NAS) ...
/l/learning.htm - 18k
Lay (524 Occurrences)
... person; a lay preacher; a lay brother. 3. (a.) Not educated or cultivated;
ignorant. 4. (a.) Not belonging to, or emanating from ...
/l/lay.htm - 41k
Topical Encyclopedia
The concept of being "educated" in the biblical context encompasses both formal learning and spiritual wisdom. Education in the Bible is not limited to academic knowledge but extends to the understanding and application of God's Word. The Bible places a high value on wisdom and knowledge, emphasizing that true education begins with the fear of the Lord.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, education was primarily centered around the Law of Moses. Parents were instructed to teach their children the commandments and statutes of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (BSB) states, "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage highlights the importance of passing down spiritual knowledge and ensuring that the next generation understands God's laws.
The wisdom literature, particularly the Book of Proverbs, frequently addresses the value of education and wisdom.
Proverbs 1:7 (BSB) declares, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Here, education is linked to a reverence for God, suggesting that true understanding is rooted in a relationship with Him.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, education continues to be significant, with an emphasis on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles. Jesus Himself was recognized as a teacher, often referred to as "Rabbi" by His disciples and others. His teachings were foundational for the early church and remain central to Christian education today.
The Apostle Paul, a well-educated Pharisee, underscores the importance of spiritual wisdom over worldly knowledge. In
1 Corinthians 1:20-21 (BSB), Paul writes, "Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe." Paul contrasts human wisdom with divine revelation, emphasizing that true education involves understanding and accepting the message of the Gospel.
Role of Education in the Early ChurchThe early church placed a strong emphasis on teaching and doctrine.
Acts 2:42 (BSB) notes, "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This commitment to learning and teaching was crucial for the growth and unity of the early Christian community.
Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus highlight the importance of sound teaching and the role of church leaders in educating believers. In
2 Timothy 2:15 (BSB), Paul advises, "Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth." This instruction underscores the necessity of diligent study and accurate teaching of Scripture.
Education and DiscipleshipEducation in the biblical sense is closely tied to discipleship. Jesus' Great Commission in
Matthew 28:19-20 (BSB) 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 directive highlights the role of education in spreading the Gospel and nurturing believers in their faith.
ConclusionWhile the Bible does not provide a detailed curriculum for formal education, it clearly emphasizes the importance of teaching and learning, particularly in relation to God's Word. True education, according to Scripture, involves both the acquisition of knowledge and the application of that knowledge in living a life that honors God.
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