Greek Word: μαθητης

Today – mathaytays

In the Greek: μαθητης

Pronunciation (Erasmian): mah – thay – tays

Definition/approximate English equivalent: disciple, student, pupil.

Example of its use:

  • Luke 12:1 (Tischendorf): Ἐν οἷς ἐπισυναχθεισῶν τῶν μυριάδων τοῦ ὄχλου, ὥστε καταπατεῖν ἀλλήλους, ἤρξατο λέγειν πρὸς τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ πρῶτον: προσέχετε ἑαυτοῖς ἀπὸ τῆς ζύμης τῶν Φαρισαίων, ἥτις ἐστὶν ὑπόκρισις.

Notes: In this instance, this noun takes on a plural form.

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