Strong G3504νεόφυτος

new convert

Transliteration
neophutos
Pronunciation
neh-of'-oo-tos
Morphology
Greek Adjective

Definition

From G3501 and a derivative of G5453; newly planted that is (figuratively) a young convert (neophyte): - novice.

Detailed definition

νεό-φυτος, -ον
(νέος, φύω) [in LXX: Job.14:9, Psa.144:12, Isa.5:7 (נֶטַע), Psa.128:3 (שְׁתִל)*;]
newly planted (LXX). Metaphorical, as subst., ὁ ν., a new convert, neophyte, novice: 1Ti.3:6†
(AS)

In the Bible

Strong G3504 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • novice1

First verses

  1. 1 Timothy 3:6
    Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
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Detailed Greek dictionary
νεό-φῠτος, ον,
newly planted, [Refs 5th c.BC+ (5th-6th c.BC: Aristophanes Comicus “Fragmenta” 828; ἀμπελών “PCair.Zen.” 236.4 (3rd c.BC))]; κτῆμα [Refs 3rd c.AD+ (“POxy.” 909.16 (3rd c.AD): _neuter_ _plural_ νεόφυτα, τά,)] young plants, [LXX+1st c.AD+ (LXX.Psa.143(144).12, compare “PRyl.” 138.9 (1st c.AD)]; νεώ- Papyrus), etc.
II metaphorically, new convert, neophyte, [NT (NT.1Tim.3.6.)]