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νομοδιδάσκαλος G3547
G3547 is the Greek word νομοδιδάσκαλος, transliterated nomodidáskalos. The King James Version most often renders it doctors of the law.
What it means
an expounder of the (Jewish) law, i.e. a Rabbi.
Where it comes from
from G3551 (νόμος) 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: doctor (teacher) of the law.
Verses using νομοδιδάσκαλος
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 5:17 · KJV
And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.
Acts 5:34 · KJV
Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;
1 Timothy 1:7 · KJV
Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3547 mean?
G3547 is the Greek word νομοδιδάσκαλος (nomodidáskalos), meaning an expounder of the (Jewish) law, i.e. a Rabbi.
How is G3547 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it doctors of the law (1 time), doctor of the law (1 time), teachers of the law (1 time).
How many times does G3547 appear in the Bible?
νομοδιδάσκαλος (nomodidáskalos) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3547 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3551 (νόμος) and G1320 (διδάσκαλος).
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