# G3809 --- ## Gary's Lexicon ### Definition - discipline - instruction - training - education ### Part of Speech - Noun ### Word Studies - --- ## Strong's Lexicon ### Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - paideia ### Part of Speech - Noun ### 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. ### Cultural and Historical Background - In ancient Greek culture, "paideia" was a broad concept that included the education and upbringing of a child, focusing on intellectual, moral, and physical development. It was considered essential for preparing individuals to be responsible and virtuous members of society. In the Jewish context, discipline was closely tied to the teachings of the Torah and the wisdom literature, emphasizing the importance of living according to God's commandments. ### Word Origin - Derived from παῖς (pais), meaning "child." ### Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Words - [[H4148]] (מוּסָר, musar): Often translated as "discipline" or "instruction," used in Proverbs to denote correction and moral teaching. --- ## NASB Concordance ### Definition - ### Word Origin - ### NASB Translation - --- ## Helps Word Studies - G3809 paideía (from [[G3811]] /paideúō, see there) – properly, instruction that trains someone to reach full development (maturity). --- ## Links, Etc ### Occurrences - 6 ### Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_3809.htm ### BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/3809.htm --- ## Blue Letter Bible ### Outline - ### Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - ### Vines - --- ## Revision Dates ### Initial - 250409 ### Revised -