Dictionary entry

παιδεία

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

παιδεία (-ία, T), -ας, ἡ

(< παιδεύω), [in LXX chiefly for מוּסָר;]

1. the rearing of a child (Æsch.).

2. training, learning, instruction (Plat., al.): Eph 6:4, II Ti 3:16.

3. As in LXX (Pr 3:11 15:5, al.), chastening, discipline: He 12:5^(LXX), 7, 8, 11.†