ΠΑΙΔΑΓΩΓΕΩ, παιδαγωγεω
PAIDAGŌGEŌ, paidagōgeō
Sounds Like: py-dah-goh-GEH-oh
Translations: to act as a guardian, to train, to instruct, to discipline, to lead a child
From the root: ΠΑΙΔΑΓΩΓΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb derived from 'παις' (PAIS, child) and 'αγω' (AGO, to lead). It refers to the role of a 'παιδαγωγός' (paidagogos), a trusted slave or guardian who accompanied a child to school, supervised their conduct, and provided moral training and discipline. It signifies the act of guiding, educating, and disciplining someone, often with the aim of leading them to maturity or a specific goal. In a broader sense, it can mean to train or instruct.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G3807 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ΠΑΙΔΑΓΩΓΗΣΕΙ — will lead, will guide, will train, will instruct, will discipline
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