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Strong's G2085 ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω (heterodidaskaleo)

Heterodidaskaleo means “instruct differently” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2085 — zag (“husk”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2085
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G2085 Quick Answer

Strong's G2085 ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω (heterodidaskaleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. heterodidaskaleo (het-er-od-id-as-kal-eh'-o) v. 1. to instruct differently [from G2087 and G1320] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include teach. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
heterodidaskaleo (het-er-od-id-as-kal-eh'-o) v. 1. to instruct differently [from G2087 and G1320]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
teach

Meaning and Definition

heterodidaskaleo (het-er-od-id-as-kal-eh'-o) v. 1. to instruct differently [from G2087 and G1320] KJV: teach other doctrine(-wise) Root(s): G2087, G1320

Original Word
ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω
Transliteration
heterodidaskaleo
Derivation
Root: διδάσκαλος R1: 2087 R2: 1320
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2085. 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)

to teach heresy

Usage: ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω, -ῶ to teach other or different doctrine: 1Ti.1:3 6:3 (cf. CGT, in l; Milligan, NTD, 102).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2085 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render heterodidaskaleo, 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.

teach 1 Timothy 1:3

How Strong's G2085 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. 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 2 linked usages.

Strong's G2085 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 G2085 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Timothy 1:3 KJV

As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

1 Timothy 6:3 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;

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2085.

1 Timothy 1:3 New Testament, KJV
As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
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;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2085, grouped by book.

1 Timothy 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2085 FAQ

What does heterodidaskaleo (ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω) mean?

Heterodidaskaleo (Strong's G2085) is a Greek word most simply glossed "instruct differently". heterodidaskaleo (het-er-od-id-as-kal-eh'-o) v. 1. to instruct differently [from G2087 and G1320]

How many times is heterodidaskaleo (ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2085 across 1 book.

Where can I study heterodidaskaleo (ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2085 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate heterodidaskaleo (ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω)?

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