Strong's Lexicon mathetria: Female disciple Original Word: μαθητρία Word Origin: Derived from μαθητής (mathētēs), meaning "disciple" or "learner." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "mathetria," the concept of a disciple or follower can be related to the Hebrew term תַּלְמִיד (talmid), which means "student" or "disciple." Usage: The term "mathetria" specifically refers to a female disciple or follower. In the New Testament, it is used to denote women who were followers of Jesus, indicating their commitment to His teachings and their role in the early Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Jewish and Greco-Roman world, the role of women was often limited in religious and public life. However, the New Testament presents a counter-cultural view by acknowledging women as disciples of Jesus. This inclusion highlights the radical nature of Jesus' ministry, which broke social norms by valuing and empowering women as integral members of His movement. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3102 mathḗtria (a feminine noun) – a female disciple. See 3101 (mathētēs). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3102: μαθήτριαμαθήτρια, μαθητριας, ἡ (a feminine form of μαθητής; cf. ψάλτης, ψάλτρια, etc., in Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. ii., p. 425), a female disciple; equivalent to a Christian woman: Acts 9:36. (Diodorus 2, 52; (Diogenes Laërtius 4, 2; 8, 42.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a female discipleFeminine from mathetes; a female pupil -- disciple. see GREEK mathetes Forms and Transliterations μαθητρια μαθήτρια mathetria mathētria mathḗtriaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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