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==The Meaning and Role of a Tutor== | ==The Meaning and Role of a Tutor== | ||
The tutor is called ''paidagogos'' (παιδαγωγός)<ref>[https://biblehub.com/greek/3807.htm Strong's Greek: 3807. παιδαγωγός], ''Bible Hub''</ref> in Greek. It is a compound word derived from ''pais'' (παῖς),<ref>[https://biblehub.com/greek/3816.htm Strong's Greek: 3816. παῖς], ''Bible Hub''</ref> meaning “child,” and ''ago'' (ἄγω),<ref>[https://biblehub.com/greek/71.htm Strong's Greek: 71. ἄγω], ''Bible Hub''</ref> meaning “to lead” or “to guide.” A ''paidagogos'' (παιδαγωγός) in ancient Greece and Rome referred to a servant responsible for educating a master’s son in elementary studies from around the age of 6 or 7 until he reached adulthood (12 or 15–16 years old). The ''pidagogos'' also took care of the child’s clothing, meals, and behavior and ensured his safe passage to school.<ref>[https://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/nas/paidagogos.html Paidagogos], ''Bible Study Tools''</ref> In other words, the tutor refers to a servant who acts as a teacher, protector, and guide for a child. | |||
==Tutor and the Law of the Old Testament== | ==Tutor and the Law of the Old Testament== | ||