Five words describing the pastoral office
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English word
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Greek word
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Transliteration
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Definition
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Emphasis
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Elder (presbyter)
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πρεσβυτερος
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Presbuteros
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An older (mature) man
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Experience
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Bishop (overseer)
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επισκοπος
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Episcopos
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An overseer
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Oversight
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Pastor (shepherd)
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ποιμεν
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Poimen
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A tender of flocks
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Care
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Steward
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οικονομο
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Oikonomo
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House manager
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Trust
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Teacher
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διδασκαλος
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Didaskalos
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Teacher
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Instruction
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Not exclusively, in the last two cases.
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