Midvash

μανθάνωmanthánō

to learn (in any way)

Greek (New Testament) · G3129

Meanings

1. to learn, especially by inquiry: absolutely, 1 Corinthians 14:31, 1 Timothy 2:11, 2 Timothy 3:7; with accusative of thing, John 7:15 (namely αὐτά), Romans 16:17, 1 Corinthians 14:35, Philippians 4:9, 2 Timothy 3:14, Revelation 14:3; followed by quaes. indir., Matthew 9:13; Χριστόν, Ephesians 4:20 (ICC, in l.); followed by ἀπό, with genitive of thing, Matthew 24:32, Mark 13:28; ἀπό, with genitive of person, Matthew 11:29, Colossians 1:7; παρά, with genitive of person, 2 Timothy 3:14; ἐν, with dative of person, 1 Corinthians 4:6; "point" aorist, to ascertain, followed by ὅτι, Acts 23:27; with accusative followed by ἀπό, Galatians 3:2.

2. to learn by use and practice, acquire the habit of, be accustomed to: with infinitive (Bl., § 69, 4), 1 Timothy 5:4, Titus 3:14; id. with nom, in predicate (Bl., § 72, 1), Philippians 4:11; with accusative of thing followed by ἀπό, Hebrews 5:8; ἀργαὶ μανθάνουσιν, 1 Timothy 5:13.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 25 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 9:13 Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”
  • Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
  • Matthew 24:32 “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.
  • Mark 13:28 “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.
  • John 6:45 As it is written in the Scriptures, ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to me.
  • John 7:15 The people were surprised when they heard him. “How does he know so much when he hasn’t been trained?” they asked.
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Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.