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παιδεία

paideiadisciplineHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine6 occurrences3 books6 verses

Definition

παιδεία (-ία, Τ), -ας, ἡ

(παιδεύω), [in LXX chiefly for מוּסָר ;]

1. the rearing of a child (Æsch.).

2. training, learning, instruction (Plat., al.): Ephesians 6:4, 2 Timothy 3:16.

3. As in LXX (Proverbs 3:11; 15:5, al.), chasten­ing, discipline: Hebrews 12:5 (LXX), Hebrews 12:7-8, 11.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as παιδεία:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

6 total
  1. Ephesians 6:4παιδείᾳ · [the] discipline
    Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
  2. 2 Timothy 3:16παιδείαν · training
    All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
  3. Hebrews 12:5παιδείας · [the] discipline
    And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.
  4. Hebrews 12:7παιδείαν · discipline
    Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
  5. Hebrews 12:8παιδείας · discipline
    If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.
  6. Hebrews 12:11παιδεία · discipline
    No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.