mathetes. This comes from the verb manthano, to learn, hence its meaning 'one who follows one's teaching.' In the sense used it also implies not just one who follows teaching but also imitates the teacher.
Apprentice in latin?
The term disciple is translated from the New Testament Greek word mathetes which means pupil but the most common interpretation is from the Latin term discipulus which means Learner.
Disciple literally means "follower".Another answer:The literal meaning of the word "disciple" as used in the New Testament (Greek mathetes) is, "learner; pupil." Luke 6:40 - A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher. [NKJV]
The Abaluhya (Luhya) equivalent for the English word 'disciple' is "abekaa".
nounrepresentative, the German ambassador to Poland, minister, agent,deputy, diplomat, envoy, consul, attaché, emissary, legate,plenipotentiary,
Aramaic uses the word for scholar, which is תלמיד (talmíd)
In New Testament usage, "disciple" (Greek mathetes) means "a learner, pupil." The purpose of discipleship is not just to "follow the leader;" the purpose is to learn from the leader in order to emulate, or become like, the leader.Luke 6:40 - A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher. [NKJV]
The word 'disciple' or 'disciples' appears in The Bible 294 times.
The disciple listened closely as their mentor shared valuable teachings and guidance.
An Analogeticist is a disciple of the Ancient Greek philosopher Ammonius Saccas.
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The actual meaning of the word 'apostle' is 'a messenger' or 'one who goes out'. That is why the 12 followers of Jesus were first called 'disciples' (from the Latin 'discipulos' meaning 'follower') but were called, along with Paul, 'apostles' after the resurrection and ascension as they went out to proclaim the news about Jesus.The above response is not totally correct. The Greek word that "apostle" is translated from is apostolos which does indeed mean "one who is sent". That part of the above answer is correct. However, there is NO linguistic connection between the term "disciple" and the term "apostle". The responder above is misinformed concerning that. The word "disciple". as far as the Bible is concerned, does NOT come from the Latin. The original New Testament language is Koine Greek, NOT Latin. The word in the Bible translated "disciple" comes from the Greek word matheteswhich literally means "learner". NOT follower.