What does μανθάνω · προΐστημι mean in the Bible?
μανθάνω · προΐστημι is a Greek phrase meaning "to learn (in any way)".
Greek · G3129, G4291
μανθάνω
To learn (in any way) · to set before
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μανθάνωG3129to learn (in any way)
Pronunciationmanthánō
Open lexicon entry →προΐστημιG4291to set before
Pronunciationproḯstēmi
Leadership role emphasizing active governance and oversight, not merely nominal position or authority.
Open lexicon entry →What does μανθάνω (manthánō) mean in the Bible?
μανθάνω · προΐστημι is a Greek phrase meaning "to learn (in any way)".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G3129, G4291?
G3129, G4291 is connected to 25 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Revelation
Greek phrase. to learn (in any way)
Source Gloss
to learn (in any way)
Extended definition
:--learn, understand.
Grammatical Forms
How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups5Aligned forms25TensesAorist, Present, PerfectVoicesActive
Tenses
Voices
Imperativecommand or strong request7×
Aorist ActiveMatt 9:13 · Matt 11:29 · Matt 24:32 · Mark 13:284×
Present Active1 Tim 5:4 · Titus 3:14 · 1 Tim 2:113×
Indicativestates a fact or reality9×
Aorist ActiveRom 16:17 · Eph 4:20 · Phil 4:9 · Col 1:7 · 2 Tim 3:14 · Phil 4:11 · Heb 5:88×
Present Active1 Tim 5:131×
Infinitiveverbal noun — the action in abstract3×
Aorist Active1 Cor 14:35 · Gal 3:2 · Rev 14:33×
Participleverbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality4×
Aorist ActiveJohn 6:45 · Acts 23:272×
Perfect ActiveJohn 7:151×
Present Active2 Tim 3:71×
Subjunctivepossibility, probability, or purpose2×
Aorist Active1 Cor 4:61×
Present Active1 Cor 14:311×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 23 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect
Tense
aorist16present6perfect1
Voice
active23
Mood
imperative7indicative7participle4infinitive3subjunctive2
NT Occurrences
Matthew 9:13μάθετεaorist active imperativeimperativeMatthew 11:29μάθετεaorist active imperativeimperativeMatthew 24:32μάθετεaorist active imperativeimperativeMark 13:28μάθετεaorist active imperativeimperativeJohn 6:45μαθὼνaorist active participleparticipleJohn 7:15μεμαθηκώςperfect active participleparticipleActs 23:27μαθὼνaorist active participleparticipleRomans 16:17ἐμάθετεaorist active indicativecompleted1 Corinthians 4:6μάθητεaorist active subjunctivesubjunctive1 Corinthians 14:31μανθάνωσινpresent active subjunctivesubjunctive1 Corinthians 14:35μαθεῖνaorist active infinitiveinfinitiveGalatians 3:2μαθεῖνaorist active infinitiveinfinitiveEphesians 4:20ἐμάθετεaorist active indicativecompletedPhilippians 4:11ἔμαθονaorist active indicativecompletedColossians 1:7ἐμάθετεaorist active indicativecompleted1 Timothy 2:11μανθανέτωpresent active imperativeimperative1 Timothy 5:13μανθάνουσινpresent active indicativeongoing1 Timothy 5:4μανθανέτωσανpresent active imperativeimperative2 Timothy 3:14ἔμαθεςaorist active indicativecompleted2 Timothy 3:7μανθάνονταpresent active participleparticipleTitus 3:14μανθανέτωσανpresent active imperativeimperativeHebrews 5:8ἔμαθενaorist active indicativecompletedRevelation 14:3μαθεῖνaorist active infinitiveinfinitive
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Sampled Scripture Occurrences
Representative Scripture witnesses for this entry: passage, original form, and sense in context.
New Testament Witnesses
To cultivate a habit of prioritizing and leading in good works.
Word Origins
μανθάνω is a primary verb - no further derivation.
Why This Word Matters
Good works are not accidental but learned and practiced, reflecting disciplined application of gospel truth.Titus 3:12-15
Canonical Themes
Revelation