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A tutor refers to a servant in the Hellenistic era who played the role of a private teacher for the children of aristocrats. It is a term found in [[Book of Galatians|Galatians]] 3 of the NASB Version of the Bible, used as a metaphor for the Old Testament law.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%203%3A24&version=NASB |title=Galatians 3:24–25 |quote= |publisher=New American Standard Bible}}</ref> In the KJV and NLT it is translated as “schoolmaster” and “guardian.”
A tutor refers to a servant in the Hellenistic era who played the role of a private teacher for the children of aristocrats. It is a term found in [[Book of Galatians|Galatians]] 3 of the NASB Version of the Bible, used as a metaphor for the Old Testament law.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%203%3A24&version=NASB |title=Galatians 3:24–25 |quote= |publisher=New American Standard Bible}}</ref> In the KJV and NLT it is translated as “schoolmaster” and “guardian.”


==The Meaning and Role of a Tutor==
==The Meaning and Role of a Tutor==
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, tutor refers to a servant who acts as a teacher, protector, and guide for a child.
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==
The [[The New Testament|New Testament]] likens the Old Testament [[The Law of Moses|law]] to a tutor.
The [[The New Testament|New Testament]] likens the Old Testament [[The Law of Moses|law]] to a tutor.
{{quote5 |내용='''Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law,''' locked up until faith should be revealed. So '''the law''' was put in charge ['''has become our tutor,''' NASB] '''to lead us to Christ''' that we might be justified by faith. '''Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law [tutor, NASB].''' |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+3%3A23-25&version=NIV Galatians 3:23–25]}}
{{quote5 |내용='''Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law,''' locked up until faith should be revealed. So '''the law''' was put in charge ['''has become our tutor, NASB'''] '''to lead us to Christ''' that we might be justified by faith. '''Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law [tutor, NASB].''' |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+3%3A23-25&version=NIV Galatians 3:23–25]}}


Just as a master’s son was under the guidance of a tutor until he reached adulthood, [[God]]’s people were under the Old Testament law until the coming of Christ.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A1-3&version=NIV |title=Galatians 4:1–3 |quote= }}</ref> The Old Testament law served as a copy and shadow of [[Law of Christ|Christ’s law]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+10%3A1&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 10:1 |quote= }}</ref> When Christ came, He fulfilled the law, and at the same time, the old law was abolished.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+7%3A18-19&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 7:18–19 |quote= }}</ref> God’s people escaped from the Old Testament law and became God’s children and heirs of the [[Kingdom of Heaven|kingdom of God]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A4-7&version=NIV |title=Galatians 4:4–7 |quote= }}</ref>
Just as a master’s son was under the guidance of a tutor until he reached adulthood, [[God]]’s people were under the Old Testament law until the coming of Christ.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A1-3&version=NIV |title=Galatians 4:1–3 |quote= }}</ref> The Old Testament law served as a copy and shadow of [[Law of Christ|Christ’s law]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+10%3A1&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 10:1 |quote= }}</ref> When Christ came, He fulfilled the law, and at the same time, the old law was abolished.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+7%3A18-19&version=NIV |title=Hebrews 7:18–19 |quote= }}</ref> God’s people escaped from the Old Testament law and became God’s children and heirs of the [[Kingdom of Heaven|kingdom of God]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+4%3A4-7&version=NIV |title=Galatians 4:4–7 |quote= }}</ref>

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Christ Blessing the Children by Nicolaes Maes, 1652–1653: The role of the Old Testament law was a tutor leading to Christ.

A tutor refers to a servant in the Hellenistic era who played the role of a private teacher for the children of aristocrats. It is a term found in Galatians 3 of the NASB Version of the Bible, used as a metaphor for the Old Testament law.[1] In the KJV and NLT it is translated as “schoolmaster” and “guardian.”

The Meaning and Role of a Tutor

The tutor is called paidagogos (παιδαγωγός)[2] in Greek. It is a compound word derived from pais (παῖς),[3] meaning “child,” and ago (ἄγω),[4] 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.[5] 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

The New Testament likens the Old Testament law to a tutor.

Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge [has become our tutor, NASB] to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law [tutor, NASB].

Galatians 3:23–25


Just as a master’s son was under the guidance of a tutor until he reached adulthood, God’s people were under the Old Testament law until the coming of Christ.[6] The Old Testament law served as a copy and shadow of Christ’s law.[7] When Christ came, He fulfilled the law, and at the same time, the old law was abolished.[8] God’s people escaped from the Old Testament law and became God’s children and heirs of the kingdom of God.[9]

Furthermore, as it is expressed that “the law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ,” the Old Testament law played the role of a guide, leading people to Christ by making them aware of their sins.


What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “Do not covet.” . . . But in order that sin might be recognized as sin, it produced death in me through what was good, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful.

Romans 7:7–13


Christ is the one who freely grants the forgiveness of sins and eternal life through His sacrificial blood.[10][11] Only when we realize that we are doomed to death because of sin[12] can we seek Christ, who grants the forgiveness of sins.[13] Since the Old Testament law plays the role of making people aware of their sins,[14] Apostle Paul, who wrote Galatians, used the metaphor of a “tutor” (guardian or schoolmaster) to describe how the law leads mankind to Christ.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Galatians 3:24–25". New American Standard Bible.
  2. ↑ Strong's Greek: 3807. παιδαγωγός, Bible Hub
  3. ↑ Strong's Greek: 3816. παῖς, Bible Hub
  4. ↑ Strong's Greek: 71. ἄγω, Bible Hub
  5. ↑ Paidagogos, Bible Study Tools
  6. ↑ "Galatians 4:1–3".
  7. ↑ "Hebrews 10:1".
  8. ↑ "Hebrews 7:18–19".
  9. ↑ "Galatians 4:4–7".
  10. ↑ "Matthew 26:27–28".
  11. ↑ "Ephesians 1:7".
  12. ↑ "Romans 6:23".
  13. ↑ "Matthew 9:2–6".
  14. ↑ "Romans 3:20".
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