καλοδιδάσκαλος
kalodidáskalos
G2567 substantive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
A teacher of what is good or beneficial; specifically, one who instructs others in virtuous conduct or appropriate behavior. The term designates someone who imparts moral or practical instruction concerning what is considered good within a given social or ethical context. In the New Testament, it refers especially to women who are to instruct younger women in proper conduct.
Semantic Range
teacher of what is good, teacher of virtues, instructor in right conduct, one who instructs in appropriate social or moral behavior
Root / Etymology
From καλός ('good, noble, virtuous') and διδάσκαλος ('teacher, instructor'); a compound meaning 'teacher of good [things].'
Historical & Contextual Notes
καλοδιδάσκαλος is a rare New Testament hapax legomenon (found only in Titus 2:3), not attested in classical Greek prior to the New Testament. The formation is transparent, denoting 'one who teaches what is καλός.' In the Pastoral Epistles, the term is directed towards elder women, likely reflecting established patterns of intra-community moral instruction among women. This compound places emphasis on moral or socially approved behavior, not merely skill or utility, and should be contrasted with διδάσκαλος which has a broader pedagogical range. English translations often render the term 'teacher of good things,' but the focus is on ethical and social good, especially in the community context.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from καλός and διδάσκαλος; a teacher of the right:--teacher of good things.
Root Family
καλοδιδάσκαλος (kalodidaskalos) — to be good, to teach; teacher of what is good
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2567-01 |
καλοδιδασκάλους | kalodidaskalous | ADJ.S ACC F PL |
teachers of good things | teachers of what is good | teachers of what is good | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2567-01 |
Titus 2:3 | καλοδιδασκάλους | kalodidaskalous | ADJ.S ACC F PL |
teachers of good things | teachers of what is good | teachers of what is good |