Strong’s G3809
παιδεία
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
paideia
Pronunciation
pahee-DAY-ah
Definition
Discipline, instruction, training, education
Meaning
discipline; training and education of children, hence: instruction; chastisement, correction.
Usage
In the New Testament, "paideia" refers to the process of training and educating, particularly in the context of moral and spiritual development. It encompasses both the corrective and instructive aspects of discipline, aiming to cultivate virtue and godliness. The term implies a comprehensive approach to upbringing, including teaching, admonition, and correction.
Bible references
Ephesians 6:4;2 Timothy 3:16;Hebrews 12:5;Hebrews 12:7;Hebrews 12:8;Hebrews 12:11