Strong's Lexicon scholé: Leisure, rest, school Original Word: σχολή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σχολάζω (scholazō), meaning "to be at leisure" or "to devote oneself to learning." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "scholé," the concept of study and meditation on God's Word is reflected in terms like תּוֹרָה (torah, Strong's H8451), meaning "instruction" or "law," which emphasizes the importance of learning and understanding God's commandments. Usage: In ancient Greek, "scholé" primarily referred to leisure or free time, which was often used for intellectual pursuits and learning. Over time, it came to denote a place of learning or a school, reflecting the cultural value placed on education and philosophical inquiry during periods of rest. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "scholé" was associated with the pursuit of knowledge and philosophical discussion. It was during times of leisure that individuals engaged in study and dialogue, often in formal settings like academies or informal gatherings. This concept of leisure as a time for intellectual growth influenced early Christian thought, where study and reflection on Scripture were seen as vital to spiritual development. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition leisure, hence disputation (that for which leisure is used), by ext. school NASB Translation school (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4981: σχολήσχολή, σχολῆς, ἡ (from σχεῖν; hence, properly, German das Anhalten; (cf. English 'to hold on,' equivalent to either to stop or to persist)); 1. from Pindar down, freedom from labor, leisure. 2. according to later Greek usage, a place where there is leisure for anything, a school (cf. Liddell and Scott, under the word, III.; Winer's Grammar, 23): Acts 19:9 (Dionysius Halicarnassus, de jud. Isocrates 1; tie vi Dem. 44; often in Plutarch). Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of the alternate of echo; properly, loitering (as a withholding of oneself from work) or leisure, i.e. (by implication) a "school" (as vacation from physical employment) -- school. see GREEK echo |
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