Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παιδαγωγός”
Understanding paidagōgós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
instructor, schoolmaster. - a boy-leader, i.e. a servant whose office it was to take the children to school - (by implic...
G3807
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παιδαγωγός
Phoneticpahee-dag-o-gos'
Transliterationpaidagōgós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
instructor, schoolmaster. - a boy-leader, i.e. a servant whose office it was to take the children to school - (by implication, (figuratively) a tutor ("pædagogue"))
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 4:15 | “For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.” Word: παιδαγωγός (paidagōgós) | |
| Galatians 3:24 | “Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.” Word: παιδαγωγός (paidagōgós) | |
| Galatians 3:25 | “But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.” Word: παιδαγωγός (paidagōgós) |