"a teacher, master, Rom. 2:20; in NT as an equivalent, to ῥαββί, Jn. 1:39"
Definition and meaning
a teacher, master, Rom. 2:20; in NT as an equivalent, to ῥαββί, Jn. 1:39
In the original Greek the word is written: διδάσκαλος
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 didaskalos (G1320) across the King James Bible.
And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
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Common questions
Strong's G1320 (didaskalos) is a Greek word that means: a teacher, master, Rom. 2:20; in NT as an equivalent, to ῥαββί, Jn. 1:39 It appears 57 times in the King James Bible.
The word didaskalos (G1320) appears 57 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1320 is didaskalos, a Greek word defined as: a teacher, master, Rom. 2:20; in NT as an equivalent, to ῥαββί, Jn. 1:39. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
didaskalos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.