G4981
σχολή
properly, loitering (as a withholding of oneself from work) or leisure, i.e. (by implication) a "school" (as vacation from physical employment)
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properly, loitering (as a withholding of oneself from work) or leisure, i.e. (by implication) a "school" (as vacation from physical employment)
σχολή(scholḗ)
Strong’s Definition
properly, loitering (as a withholding of oneself from work) or leisure, i.e. (by implication) a "school" (as vacation from physical employment)
probably feminine of a presumed derivative of the alternate of G2192 (ἔχω);
“But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.”
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Strong's G4981: From a primary root meaning leisure time, σχολή evolved to describe a place of learning or lecture hall. In Acts, it represents the venue where Paul taught daily, showing how the Gospel transformed educational spaces.
U- Unveiling the Word
σχολή represents the intersection of education and spiritual formation. Originally meaning "leisure" or free time for learning, it developed to describe places of philosophical discussion and teaching. In Acts, Paul's use of Tyrannus's σχολή demonstrates how early Christianity engaged with existing educational structures for Gospel purposes. The early church saw this as a model for transforming cultural spaces into venues for Gospel proclamation. Today, it reminds us of the importance of dedicated spaces for spiritual education and discipleship.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
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E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As a noun, σχολή exhibits:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its educational context. Thayer's traces its development from leisure to learning. LSJ documents its classical usage in philosophy. Vine's connects it to teaching ministry. Strong's highlights its institutional meaning. Moulton and Milligan note its common use for places of learning.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Acts 19:9: "But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall [σχολή] of Tyrannus."
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
σχολή demonstrates how the Gospel transforms educational spaces into centers of spiritual formation. This word proclaims that the Messiah's truth can engage with and redeem cultural institutions for Kingdom purposes, making every place of learning potential ground for Gospel proclamation.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4981: From a primary root meaning leisure time, σχολή evolved to describe a place of learning or lecture hall. In Acts, it represents the venue where Paul taught daily, showing how the Gospel transformed educational spaces.
Part of speech: Noun
Tags: education, teaching, lecture hall, Paul's ministry, discipleship, cultural engagement, Acts 19, Ephesus, spiritual formation, Gospel proclamation