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Strong's G3100 μαθητεύω (matheteuo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3100 — yoel (“Joel”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3100
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 2

Strong's G3100 Quick Answer

Strong's G3100 μαθητεύω (matheteuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. matheteuo (math-ayt-yoo'-o) v. 1. (intransitively) to become a pupil 2. (transitively) to disciple, i.e. enrol as scholar It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include instructed, disciple, and teach. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
matheteuo (math-ayt-yoo'-o) v. 1. (intransitively) to become a pupil 2. (transitively) to disciple, i.e. enrol as scholar
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
instructed, disciple, and teach

Meaning and Definition

matheteuo (math-ayt-yoo'-o) v. 1. (intransitively) to become a pupil 2. (transitively) to disciple, i.e. enrol as scholar [from G3101] KJV: be disciple, instruct, teach Root(s): G3101 Compare: G1321

Original Word
μαθητεύω
Transliteration
matheteuo
Derivation
Root: μαθητής R1: 3101
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3100. 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 disciple

Usage: μαθητεύω (μαθητής), __1. intrans. (as prop. vb. in -εύω, and so Plut., mor. 837 with and elsew.), to be a disciple: with dative, Mat.27:57 (Rec., WH, mg.). __2. Trans., to make a disciple: with accusative, Mat.28:19, Act.14:21; pass., before dative, τ. Ἰησοῦ, Mat.27:57 (WH, R); τ. βασιλείᾳ, Mat.13:52.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3100 Is Translated

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

disciple Matthew 27:57 instructed Matthew 13:52 teach Matthew 28:19

How Strong's G3100 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 4 linked usages.

Strong's G3100 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 G3100 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 13:52 KJV

Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

Matthew 27:57 KJV

When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

Matthew 28:19 KJV

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3100.

Matthew 13:52 New Testament, KJV
Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
Matthew 27:57 New Testament, KJV
When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:
Matthew 28:19 New Testament, KJV
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Acts 14:21 New Testament, KJV
And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3100, grouped by book.

Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G3100 FAQ

What does matheteuo (μαθητεύω) mean?

Matheteuo (Strong's G3100) is a Greek word most simply glossed "intransitively". matheteuo (math-ayt-yoo'-o) v. 1. (intransitively) to become a pupil 2. (transitively) to disciple, i.e. enrol as scholar

How many times is matheteuo (μαθητεύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G3100 across 2 books.

Where can I study matheteuo (μαθητεύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3100 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate matheteuo (μαθητεύω)?

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