Strong's Greek Concordance

G3504: νεόφυτος

neóphytos · “new convert”

Definition

newly planted, i.e. (figuratively) a young convert ("neophyte")

KJV translates it as: novice

Word origin: from G3501 (νέος) and a derivative of G5453 (φύω);

Extended 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)

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How G3504 is translated

  • a novice, ×1

Bible verses with G3504 (neóphytos)

Neóphytos appears in 1 verse.

  • 1 Timothy 3:6

    Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.