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ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω G2085
G2085 is the Greek word ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω, transliterated heterodidaskaléō. The King James Version most often renders it teach.
What it means
to instruct differently.
Where it comes from
from G2087 (ἕτερος) and G1320 (διδάσκαλος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: teach other doctrine(-wise).
Verses using ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
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;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2085 mean?
G2085 is the Greek word ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω (heterodidaskaléō), meaning to instruct differently.
How is G2085 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it teach (1 time), other doctrine (1 time), teach otherwise (1 time).
How many times does G2085 appear in the Bible?
ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω (heterodidaskaléō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2085 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2087 (ἕτερος) and G1320 (διδάσκαλος).
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