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παιδαγωγός G3807
G3807 is the Greek word παιδαγωγός, transliterated paidagōgós. The King James Version most often renders it instructors.
What it means
a boy-leader, i.e. a servant whose office it was to take the children to school; (by implication, (figuratively) a tutor ("pædagogue")).
Where it comes from
from G3816 (παῖς) and a reduplicated form of G71 (ἄγω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: instructor, schoolmaster.
Verses using παιδαγωγός
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 4:15 · KJV
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.
Galatians 3:24 · KJV
Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3807 mean?
G3807 is the Greek word παιδαγωγός (paidagōgós), meaning a boy-leader, i.e. a servant whose office it was to take the children to school; (by implication, (figuratively) a tutor ("pædagogue")).
How is G3807 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it instructors (1 time), schoolmaster (1 time).
How many times does G3807 appear in the Bible?
παιδαγωγός (paidagōgós) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3807 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3816 (παῖς) and a reduplicated form of G71 (ἄγω).
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