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μανθάνω

manthanōto learnHow to read Greek
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Definition

μανθάνω

[in LXX chiefly for לָמַד ;]

1. to learn, esp. by inquiry: absol., 1 Corinthians 14:31, 1 Timothy 2:11, 2 Timothy 3:7; with accusative of thing(s), John 7:15 (sc. αὐτά), Romans 16:17, 1 Corinthians 14:35, Philippians 4:9, 2 Timothy 3:14, Revelation 14:3; before quaes. indir., Matthew 9:13; Χριστόν, Ephesians 4:20 (ICC, in l); before ἀπό, with genitive of thing(s), Matthew 24:32, Mark 13:28; ἀπό, with genitive of person(s), Matthew 11:29, Colossians 1:7; παρά, with genitive of person(s), 2 Timothy 3:14; ἐν, with dative of person(s), 1 Corinthians 4:6; "point" aorist (M, Pr., 117), to ascertain, before ὅτι, Acts 23:27; with accusative before ἀπό, Galatians 3:2.

2. to learn by use and practice, acquire the habit of, be accustomed to: with inf. (Bl., § 69, 4), 1 Timothy 5:4, Titus 3:14; id. with nom, in pred. (El., § 72, 1), Philippians 4:11; with accusative of thing(s) before ἀπό, Hebrews 5:8; ἀργαὶ μανθάνουσιν (EV, they learn to be idle; Bl., § 73, 5; Field, Notes, 210), 1 Timothy 5:13.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

25 total
  1. Matthew 9:13μάθετε · [and] learn
    But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
  2. Matthew 11:29μάθετε · learn
    Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
  3. Matthew 24:32μάθετε · learn
    Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
  4. Mark 13:28μάθετε · learn
    Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
  5. John 6:45μαθὼν · learned
    It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me—
  6. John 7:15μεμαθηκώς · having studied
    The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”
  7. Acts 23:27μαθὼν · For I had learned
    This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen,
  8. Romans 16:17ἐμάθετε · have learned
    Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
  9. 1 Corinthians 4:6μάθητε · you may learn
    Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.
  10. 1 Corinthians 14:31μανθάνωσιν · may be instructed
    For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
  11. 1 Corinthians 14:35μαθεῖν · to inquire about
    If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.
  12. Galatians 3:2μαθεῖν · to learn
    I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
  13. Ephesians 4:20ἐμάθετε · came to know
    But this is not the way you came to know Christ.
  14. Philippians 4:9ἐμάθετε · you have learned
    Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
  15. Philippians 4:11ἔμαθον · have learned
    I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
  16. Colossians 1:7ἐμάθετε · You learned [it]
    You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
  17. 1 Timothy 2:11μανθανέτω · must learn
    A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness.
  18. 1 Timothy 5:4μανθανέτωσαν · they must first learn
    But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
  19. 1 Timothy 5:13μανθάνουσιν · they will also learn
    At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
  20. 2 Timothy 3:7μανθάνοντα · learning
    …who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.
  21. 2 Timothy 3:14ἔμαθες · you have learned; ἔμαθες · you have learned [them]
    But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
  22. Titus 3:14μανθανέτωσαν · learn
    And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
  23. Hebrews 5:8ἔμαθεν · He learned
    Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.
  24. Revelation 14:3μαθεῖν · learn
    And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.