Discipled: meaning, definitions and examples
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discipled
[ ˈdɪsɪpld ]
religious teaching
To disciple someone means to teach and guide them in their faith, often within a religious context. It involves fostering a close relationship between the teacher and the learner, where the disciple learns not only about doctrine but also how to live according to these principles. Discipling typically includes mentoring and accountability, helping the individual grow spiritually and morally. This term is commonly used in Christianity, where followers are encouraged to make disciples of all nations.
Synonyms
guide, instruct, mentor, teach.
Examples of usage
- She felt called to disciple new believers in her church.
- He has been discipling young men in his community for several years.
- The program aims to disciple teenagers in their journey of faith.
Translations
Translations of the word "discipled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 disciplinado
🇮🇳 अनुशासित
🇩🇪 diszipliniert
🇮🇩 terdidik
🇺🇦 дисциплінований
🇵🇱 zdyscyplinowany
🇯🇵 規律正しい
🇫🇷 discipliné
🇪🇸 disciplinado
🇹🇷 disiplinli
🇰🇷 훈련된
🇸🇦 منضبط
🇨🇿 disciplinovaný
🇸🇰 disciplínovaný
🇨🇳 有纪律的
🇸🇮 discipliniran
🇮🇸 agaður
🇰🇿 тәртіпті
🇬🇪 დისციპლინირებული
🇦🇿 nizamlı
🇲🇽 disciplinado
Etymology
The word 'disciple' comes from the Latin term 'discipulus', which means 'student' or 'learner'. It is derived from the verb 'discere', meaning 'to learn'. The concept of discipleship is strongly rooted in the Christian tradition, where it denotes the followers of Jesus Christ who learned from his teachings and spread his message. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of mentorship and guidance outside purely religious contexts, illustrating the universal nature of teaching and learning relationships. The transformation of the word reflects broader educational practices and the importance of community in personal growth.