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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...

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Galatians
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