Berean Strong's Lexicon theodidaktos: Taught by God Original Word: θεοδίδακτος Word Origin: From θεός (theos, "God") and διδάσκω (didaskō, "to teach") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "theodidaktos," the concept is similar to teachings found in passages like Isaiah 54:13 (BSB): "Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity." This reflects the prophetic vision of a time when God Himself would instruct His people. Usage: The term "theodidaktos" refers to being instructed or taught directly by God. It implies a divine impartation of knowledge or understanding, often in a spiritual or moral context. This concept underscores the belief that God Himself can enlighten and guide individuals, particularly in matters of faith and righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, education and teaching were highly valued, often associated with philosophers and scholars. However, the idea of being taught by a deity was unique to religious contexts. In Jewish and early Christian thought, the concept of divine instruction was rooted in the belief that God communicates His will and wisdom to His people, as seen in the giving of the Law to Moses and the inspiration of the prophets. The early Christians believed that through the Holy Spirit, believers could receive direct guidance and understanding from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom theos and didaskó Definition taught of God NASB Translation taught by God (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2312: θεοδίδακτοςθεοδίδακτος, θεοδιδακτον (Θεός and διδακτός), taught of God: 1 Thessalonians 4:9. ((the Epistle of Barnabas 21, 6 [ET] (cf. Harnack's note)); ecclesiastical writings.) STRONGS NT 2312: θεολόγοςθεολόγος, θεολογου, ὁ (Θεός and λέγω), in Greek writings (from Aristotle on) one who speaks (treats) of the gods and divine things, versed in sacred science; (Grossmann, Quaestiones Philoneae, i., p. 8, shows that the word is used also by Philo, especially of Moses (cf. de praem. et poen. § 9)). This title is given to John in the inscription of the Apocalypse, according to the Rec. text, apparently as the publisher and interpreter of divine oracles, just as Lucian styles the same person θεολόγος in Alex. 19 that he calls προφήτης in c. 22. The common opinion is that John was called θεολόγος in the same sense in which the term was used of Gregory of Nazianzus, viz. because he taught the θεότης of the λόγος. But then the wonder is, why the copyists did not prefer to apply the epithet to him in the title of the Gospel. From theos and didasko; divinely instructed -- taught of God. see GREEK theos see GREEK didasko |
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