"instruction, the giving of instruction, teaching, Mk. 4:2; 12:38; instruction, what is taught, doctrine, Mt. 16:12; Jn. 7:16, 17; meton. mode of teaching and kind of doctrine taught, Mt. 7:28; Mk. 1:27"
Definition and meaning
instruction, the giving of instruction, teaching, Mk. 4:2; 12:38; instruction, what is taught, doctrine, Mt. 16:12; Jn. 7:16, 17; meton. mode of teaching and kind of doctrine taught, Mt. 7:28; Mk. 1:27
In the original Greek the word is written: διδαχή
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of didache (G1322) across the King James Bible.
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
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Common questions
Strong's G1322 (didache) is a Greek word that means: instruction, the giving of instruction, teaching, Mk. 4:2; 12:38; instruction, what is taught, doctrine, Mt. 16:12; Jn. 7:16, 17; meton. mode of teaching and kind of doctrine taught, Mt. 7:28; Mk. 1:2... It appears 29 times in the King James Bible.
The word didache (G1322) appears 29 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1322 is didache, a Greek word defined as: instruction, the giving of instruction, teaching, Mk. 4:2; 12:38; instruction, what is taught, doctrine, Mt. 16:12; Jn. 7:16, 17; meton. mode of teach. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
didache is a Greek word found in the New Testament.