Definition
νεό-φυτος, -ον
(νέος, φύω) [in LXX: Job 14:9, Psalm 144:12, Isaiah 5:7 (נֶטַע), Psalm 128:3 (שְׁתִל)* ;]
newly planted (LXX). Metaphorical, as subst., ὁ ν., a new convert, neophyte, novice: 1 Timothy 3:6
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as νεόφυτος:
- נֶ֫טַעne.ta“plantation”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- 1 Timothy 3:6νεόφυτον · a recent convertHe must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.