[Greek] σχολή (scholē), [Latin] scola: school, assembly hall, group of students, lecture hall, leisure, idleness; Acts 19:9
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means leisure, rest, enjoyment, discussion, lecture, school, learning, and office. Plato’s Apology 36d states “Now what is fitting for a poor man who is your benefactor, and who needs leisure to exhort you?” Euripides’ Heracles 725 states “Follow me, servants, that one may joyfully put an end to this delay of work.” Plato’s Laws 820c states “For students who are not absolutely worthless it is necessary to examine these and to distinguish the two kinds, and, by proposing such problems one to another, to compete in a game that is worthy of them. Xenophon’s Cyropaedia 7.5.42 states “However, if great success is to have such consequences that a man is not able to have leisure for himself nor time to enjoy himself with his friends, I am ready to bid farewell to that sort of happiness.”
New Testament: For three months Paul debated theological issues in the synagogue in Ephesus. The Jewish opposition forced Paul and his disciples out of the synagogue. Paul rented a schole (lecture hall) from Tyrannus, a fellow Christian follower and school teacher. The workers took a break (leisure time) during the hot hours of the afternoon. Paul taught in the hall of Tyrannus from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Work, starting in the early morning, was usually completed by noon. Paul worked as a tentmaker. Acts. 19:8-10 makes reference to these events in scripture.
Scripture:
“But when some in their obstinance and disbelief disparaged the Way before the assembly, he withdrew and took his disciples with him and began to hold daily discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.” Acts 19:9
The Jews’ opposition forced Paul and his disciples out of the synagogue. Paul had to find another location.
Etymology: The related Greek verb scholazo means to devote oneself to (studies).
Conclusion:
School, scholastic
In the Greek Hellenistic era, this term is used quite frequently referring to rest (leisure) and instruction. The Greeks used their leisure for education and social interaction. This term even refers to making time or not having the time for something.
Essentially, Paul and his followers were kicked out of the synagogue by the Jews. Paul used the hall of Tyrannus for instruction. Paul was essentially a scripture professor lecturing his students in this hall.
Another more nuanced meaning referring to a house being empty (unoccupied) as one leaves the house to seek leisure or other activity.
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