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Lexicon :: Strong's G3809 - paideia

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παιδεία
Transliteration
paideia (Key)
Pronunciation
pahee-di'-ah
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 5:596,753

Trench's Synonyms: xxxii. παιδεία, νουθεσία.

Strong’s Definitions

παιδεία paideía, pahee-di'-ah; from G3811; tutorage, i.e. education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction:—chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x

The KJV translates Strong's G3809 in the following manner: chastening (3x), nurture (1x), instruction (1x), chastisement (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x
The KJV translates Strong's G3809 in the following manner: chastening (3x), nurture (1x), instruction (1x), chastisement (1x).

  1. the whole training and education of children (which relates to the cultivation of mind and morals, and employs for this purpose now commands and admonitions, now reproof and punishment) It also includes the training and care of the body

  2. whatever in adults also cultivates the soul, esp. by correcting mistakes and curbing passions.

    1. instruction which aims at increasing virtue

    2. chastisement, chastening, (of the evils with which God visits men for their amendment)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
παιδεία paideía, pahee-di'-ah; from G3811; tutorage, i.e. education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction:—chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture.
STRONGS G3809:
παιδεία (Tdf. παιδία; (see Iota)), παιδείας, ἡ, (παιδεύω), the Sept. for מוּסָר;
1. the whole training and education of children (which relates to the cultivation of mind and morals, and employs for this purpose now commands and admonitions, now reproof and punishment): Ephesians 6:4 (cf. Winers Grammar, 388 (363) note); (in Greek writings from Aeschylus on, it includes also the care and training of the body.) (See especially Trench, Synonyms, § xxxii.; cf. Jowett's Plato, index under the word Education).
2. "whatever in adults also cultivates the soul, especially by correcting mistakes and curbing the passions "; hence,
a. instruction which aims at the increase of virtue: 2 Timothy 3:16.
b. according to Biblical usage chastisement, chastening (of the evils with which God visits men for their amendment): Hebrews 12:5 (Proverbs 3:11), Hebrews 12:7f (see ὑπομένω, 2 b.), Hebrews 12:11; (Proverbs 15:5, and often in the O. T.; cf. Grimm, Exgt. Hdbch. on Sap., p. 51; (cf. (Plato) definition παιδεία. δύναμις θεραπευτικη
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Proverbs
3:11; 15:5
Ephesians
6:4
2 Timothy
3:16
Hebrews
12:5; 12:7; 12:11

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3809 matches the Greek παιδεία (paideia),
which occurs 51 times in 49 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 11:2

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 11:2 - And ye shall know this day; for I speak not to your children, who know not and have not seen the discipline of the Lord thy God, and his wonderful works, and his strong hand, and his high arm,

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Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 7:26

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 7:26 - And whosoever shall not do the law of God, and the law of the king readily, judgment shall be taken upon him, whether for death or for chastisement, or for a fine of his property, or casting into prison.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:3 - I will hear my shameful reproach; and the spirit of my understanding answers me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:13 - this has been appointed by him on the earth, whether for correction, or for his land, or if he shall find him an object for mercy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:12 - [fn]Accept correction, lest at any time the Lord be angry, and ye should perish from the righteous way: whensoever his wrath shall be suddenly kindled, blessed are all they that trust in him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:35 - (LXX 17:36) And thou hast made me [fn]secure in my salvation: and thy right hand has helped me, and thy correction has upheld me to the end; yea, thy correction itself shall instruct me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:17 - (LXX 49:17) Whereas thou hast hated instruction, and hast cast my words behind thee.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:66

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:66 - (LXX 118:66) Teach me kindness, and instruction, and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:2 - to know wisdom and instruction, and to perceive words of understanding;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is the [fn]beginning of wisdom; and there is good understanding to all that practise it: and piety toward God is the beginning of discernment; but the ungodly will set at nought wisdom and instruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:8 - Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and reject not the rules of thy mother.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:11 - [fn]My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:1 - Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:13 - Take hold of my instruction; let it not go,—but keep it for thyself for thy life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:12 - and thou shalt say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart avoided reproofs!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:23 - For the commandment of the law is a lamp and a light; a way of life; reproof also and correction:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:10 - Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:17 - Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:1 - He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:18 - Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:5 - A fool scorns his father's instruction: but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall [fn]utterly perish from the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:10 - The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:32 - He that rejects instruction hates himself; but he that minds reproofs loves his soul.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:33 - The fear of the Lord is instruction and wisdom; and the highest honour will correspond therewith.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:17 - The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:22 - Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:8 - Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward: and whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:20 - Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, that thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:27 - A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:15 - Folly is attached to the heart of a child, but the rod and instruction are then far from him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:12 - Apply thine heart to instruction, and prepare thine ears for words of discretion.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:32 - Afterwards I reflected, I looked that I might receive instruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:1 - These are the [fn]miscellaneous instructions of Solomon, which the friends of Ezekias king of Judea copied out.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:16 - Lord, in affliction I remembered thee; thy chastening was to us with small affliction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 50:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 50:4 - [fn]The Lord even God gives me the tongue of instruction, to know when it is fit to speak a word: he has appointed for me early, he has given me an ear to hear:

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 50:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 50:5 - and the instruction of the Lord, even the Lord, opens mine ears, and I do not disobey, nor dispute.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 53:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 53:5 - But he was wounded on account of our sins, and was [fn]bruised because of our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and by his [fn]bruises we were healed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:30 - In vain have I smitten your children; ye have not received correction: a sword has devoured your prophets as a destroying lion; yet ye feared not.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 5:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 5:3 - O Lord, thine eyes are upon faithfulness: thou hast scourged them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them; but they would not receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; and they would not return.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 7:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 7:27 - Therefore thou shalt speak this word to them;

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 17:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 17:23 - But they hearkened not, and inclined not their ear, but stiffened their neck more than their fathers did, so as not to hear me, and not to receive correction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 30:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 30:14 - (LXX 37:14) All thy friends have forgotten thee; they shall not ask about thee at all, for I have smitten thee with the stroke of an enemy, even severe correction: thy sins have abounded above all thine iniquity.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 32:33

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 32:33 - (LXX 39:33) And they turned the back to me, and not the face: whereas I taught them early in the morning, but they hearkened no more to receive instruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 35:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 35:13 - (LXX 42:13) Thus saith the Lord, Go, and say to the men of Juda, and to them that dwell in Jerusalem, Will ye not receive correction to hearken to my words?

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 13:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 13:9 - And I will stretch forth my hand against the prophets that see false visions, and those that utter vanities: they shall not partake of the instruction of my people, neither shall they be written in the roll of the house of Israel, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel; and they shall know that I am the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 3:7 - For the Lord God will do nothing, without revealing instruction to his servants the prophets.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHab 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 1:12 - Art not thou from the beginning, O Lord God, my Holy One? and surely we shall not die. O Lord, thou hast established it for judgment, and he has formed me to chasten with his correction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:2 - The dove hearkened not to the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the Lord, and she drew not near to her God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:7 - I said, But do ye fear me, and receive instruction, and ye shall not be cut off from the face of the land for all the vengeance I have brought upon her: prepare thou, rise early: all their produce is spoilt.
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