תַּלְמִיד
𐤕𐤋𐤌𐤉𐤃
talmîyd
H8527 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A learner, student, or disciple—one who receives instruction from a teacher or master. In biblical and post-biblical usage, denotes an individual engaged in learning, usually in the context of a teacher-pupil or master-disciple relationship, with emphasis on the formative aspect of transmitted knowledge.
Semantic Range
student, pupil, learner, disciple, adherent, apprentice
Root / Etymology
The noun תַּלְמִיד (talmîd) derives from the root למד (lamad), meaning 'to learn, teach, instruct.' The mem and yod in the noun's form indicate a person characterized by learning or instruction—i.e., 'one who learns' or 'student.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the Hebrew Bible, the term תַּלְמִיד appears rarely, but its form parallels similar noun formations describing those who perform the root action (e.g., שָׁפֵט for 'judge' from שָׁפַט 'to judge'). In later Second Temple, rabbinic, and subsequent periods, talmîd became the standard term for 'student' or 'disciple,' especially in reference to those who studied with sages or teachers (e.g., talmid ḥakham, 'disciple of a sage'). The role of a talmîd involved not merely acquiring knowledge but also imitating the conduct and ways of the teacher, especially in rabbinic tradition. Modern translations often use 'disciple' or 'student,' but should note that in the Hebrew context, emphasis may rest more on the relationship to the teacher and on personal formation than on abstract scholarship. The concept and terminology may differ from Greek paideutēs or mathētēs in nuance and cultural context.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from לָמַד; a pupil; scholar.
Bantu Hebrew
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למד (l-m-d) — to learn, teach, instruct
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H3925 | לָמַד | let me teach |
| H3928 | לִמּוּד | among my instructed ones |
| H4451 | מַלְמָד | with a teaching-goad |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8527-01 |
תַּלְמִֽיד | talemid | HNcmsa |
the pupil | learner | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8527-01 |
1 Chronicles 25:8 | תַּלְמִֽיד | talemid | HNcmsa |
the pupil | learner |