Didachē διδαχή

Didachē (Greek διδαχή, Strong's G1322) is a Greek feminine noun meaning “teaching”. It occurs 30 times in 29 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Didachē, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 7:28
  And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
• Matthew 16:12
  Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.Then they understood that He was not telling them to beware of the leaven used in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
• Matthew 22:33
  And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

Mark

• Mark 1:22
  And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
• Mark 1:27
  And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!”
• Mark 4:2
  And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,And He taught them many things in parables, and in His teaching He said,
• Mark 11:18
  And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.
• Mark 12:38
  And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces,

Luke

• Luke 4:32
  And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

John

• John 7:16
  Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.“My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me.
• John 7:17
  If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
• John 18:19
  The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.

Acts

• Acts 2:42
  And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
• Acts 5:28
  Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.“We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.”
• Acts 13:12
  Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.
• Acts 17:19
  And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?So they took Paul and brought him to the Areopagus, where they asked him, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting?

Romans

• Romans 6:17
  But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.
• Romans 16:17
  Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 14:6
  Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
• 1 Corinthians 14:26
  How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.

2 Timothy

• 2 Timothy 4:2
  Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Titus

• Titus 1:9
  Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 6:2
  Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
• Hebrews 13:9
  Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

2 John

• 2 John 1:9
  Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.
• 2 John 1:10
  If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.

Revelation

• Revelation 2:14
  But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.
• Revelation 2:15
  So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.In the same way, some of you also hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.
• Revelation 2:24
  But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.But I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned the so-called deep things of Satan: I will place no further burden upon you.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).