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Strong's G1319 διδασκαλία (didaskalia)

Didaskalia means “doctrine” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1319 — basar (“messenger”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1319
Language Greek
Linked Usages 26
Books 12

Strong's G1319 Quick Answer

Strong's G1319 διδασκαλία (didaskalia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. didaskalia (did-as-kal-ee'-ah) n. 1. instruction (the function or the information) [from G1320] It has 26 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include doctrine, teaching, learning, and instruction. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
didaskalia (did-as-kal-ee'-ah) n. 1. instruction (the function or the information) [from G1320]
Usage
26 linked usages
Books
12 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
doctrine, teaching, learning, and instruction

Meaning and Definition

didaskalia (did-as-kal-ee'-ah) n. 1. instruction (the function or the information) [from G1320] KJV: doctrine, learning, teaching Root(s): G1320

Original Word
διδασκαλία
Transliteration
didaskalia
Derivation
Root: διδάσκαλος R1: 1320
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1319. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

teaching

Usage: διδασκαλία, -ας, ἡ (διδάσκω), [in LXX: Pro.2:17 (אַלּוּף), Isa.29:13 (לָמַד), Sir.24:33 39:8 * ;] teaching, instruction, in both active and objective senses, most frequently the latter: Rom.12:7 15:4, Eph.4:14, 1Ti.4:6, 13, 16 5:17 6:1, 3, 2Ti.3:10 3:16, Tit.2:7, 10; ὑγιαινοῦσα δ., 1Ti.1:10, 2Ti.4:3, Tit.1:9 2:1; pl., δ. τ. ἀνθρώπων, Col.2:22; δ. δαιμονίων, 1Ti.4:1, δ. διδάσκειν, Mat.15:9, Mrk.7:7" (LXX) (Cremer, 182).† SYN.: διδαχή (AS)

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How Strong's G1319 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render didaskalia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

doctrine Ephesians 4:14 14× teaching Matthew 15:9 3× instruction 2 Timothy 3:16 learning Romans 15:4

How Strong's G1319 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 21 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1319 (διδασκαλία) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1319 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1319 in the New Testament

21 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 15:9 KJV

But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

Mark 7:7 KJV

Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

Romans 12:7 KJV

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

Strong's G1319 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 2:17 Septuagint / Brenton

Of her who has forsaken the instruction of her youth, And forgotten the covenant of God.

Isaiah 29:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And the Lord has said, This people draw nigh to me with their mouth, and they honor me with their lips, but their heart is far from me: but in vain do they worship me, teaching the commandments and doctrines of men.

Strong's G1319 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 24:33 Septuagint / Brenton

I will yet pour out doctrine as prophecy, And leave it to all ages forever.

Wisdom of Sirach 39:8 Septuagint / Brenton

He shall show forth that which he hath learned, And shall glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord.

Strong's G1319 in 1 Enoch

1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 10:8 Septuagint / Brenton

Watchers have disclosed and have taught their sons. And the whole earth has been corrupted

Usage Excerpts

First 26 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1319.

Proverbs 2:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Of her who has forsaken the instruction of her youth, And forgotten the covenant of God.
Isaiah 29:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord has said, This people draw nigh to me with their mouth, and they honor me with their lips, but their heart is far from me: but in vain do they worship me, teaching the commandments and doctrines of men.
Matthew 15:9 New Testament, KJV
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Mark 7:7 New Testament, KJV
Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Romans 12:7 New Testament, KJV
Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Romans 15:4 New Testament, KJV
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Ephesians 4:14 New Testament, KJV
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Colossians 2:22 New Testament, KJV
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
1 Timothy 1:10 New Testament, KJV
For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
1 Timothy 4:1 New Testament, KJV
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
1 Timothy 4:6 New Testament, KJV
If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
1 Timothy 4:13 New Testament, KJV
Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
1 Timothy 4:16 New Testament, KJV
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
1 Timothy 5:17 New Testament, KJV
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
1 Timothy 6:1 New Testament, KJV
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
1 Timothy 6:3 New Testament, KJV
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
2 Timothy 3:10 New Testament, KJV
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
2 Timothy 3:16 New Testament, KJV
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Timothy 4:3 New Testament, KJV
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
Titus 1:9 New Testament, KJV
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
Titus 2:1 New Testament, KJV
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
Titus 2:7 New Testament, KJV
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Titus 2:10 New Testament, KJV
Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
Wisdom of Sirach 24:33 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
I will yet pour out doctrine as prophecy, And leave it to all ages forever.
Wisdom of Sirach 39:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He shall show forth that which he hath learned, And shall glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord.
1 Enoch 10:8 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
Watchers have disclosed and have taught their sons. And the whole earth has been corrupted

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1319, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 2:17
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 29:13
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 15:9
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 7:7
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
Romans 12:7 Romans 15:4
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 4:14
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 2:22
1 Timothy 8 usages, New Testament
1 Timothy 1:10 1 Timothy 4:1 1 Timothy 4:6 1 Timothy 4:13 1 Timothy 4:16 1 Timothy 5:17 1 Timothy 6:1 1 Timothy 6:3
2 Timothy 3 usages, New Testament
2 Timothy 3:10 2 Timothy 3:16 2 Timothy 4:3
Titus 4 usages, New Testament
Titus 1:9 Titus 2:1 Titus 2:7 Titus 2:10
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 24:33 Wisdom of Sirach 39:8
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch
1 Enoch 10:8

Strong's G1319 FAQ

What does didaskalia (διδασκαλία) mean?

Didaskalia (Strong's G1319) is a Greek word most simply glossed "doctrine". didaskalia (did-as-kal-ee'-ah) n. 1. instruction (the function or the information) [from G1320]

How many times is didaskalia (διδασκαλία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 26 linked usages for Strong's G1319 across 12 books.

Where can I study didaskalia (διδασκαλία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1319 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate didaskalia (διδασκαλία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as doctrine, teaching, learning, and instruction. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1319 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G1319, with linked reader references where each row is available.