ΜΥΣΤΑΓΩΓΟΝ, μυσταγωγον
MYSTAGŌGON, mystagōgon
Sounds Like: MY-sta-go-GON
Translations: mystagogue, an initiator into mysteries, a guide to the mysteries
From the root: ΜΥΣΤΑΓΩΓΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word, formed from 'μύστης' (mystēs), meaning 'initiate' or 'one initiated into mysteries', and 'ἀγωγός' (agōgos), meaning 'leader' or 'guide'. Therefore, a mystagogue is someone who initiates or guides others into sacred mysteries or secret rites. It refers to a person who teaches or explains the doctrines of a religion or cult, especially those that are considered secret or esoteric.
Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3463 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 2:30
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