ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω
heterodidaskaleō
to teach heresy
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω (heterodidaskaleō) is a verb that means "to teach heresy." This word is used in the New Testament to describe the act of teaching false doctrine. The semantic domain of Speech & Communication indicates that this word is primarily concerned with the transmission of ideas and the way people express themselves. The two occurrences of ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω in the Bible suggest that this word is used in a context where false teaching is a significant issue. The range of usage is limited to condemning or warning against the spread of heresy, implying that the word carries a negative connotation. The significance of this word lies in its emphasis on the importance of accurate and truthful teaching, highlighting the need for discernment and vigilance in the face of false doctrine.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,
1 Timothy 6:3If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and doesn’t consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,