παιδεύω
paideyō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word *paideuō* primarily means to train, teach, or instruct, often in the context of educating children. It can also refer to correcting or disciplining, including physical or moral correction. In some contexts, it is used to describe divine discipline or chastening.
to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment)
The Greek word paideyō means "to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment)," encompassing related ideas including chasten, instruct, learn, teach.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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