Lexicon képouros: Gardener Original Word: κηπουρός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gardener. From kepos and ouros (a warden); a garden-keeper, i.e. Gardener -- gardener. see GREEK kepos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom képos and ouros (a watcher) Definition a gardener NASB Translation gardener (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2780: κηπουρόςκηπουρός, κηπουρου, ὁ (κῆπος and οὐρός), a keeper of a garden, a gardener: John 20:15 (BB. DD., under the word Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from κῆπος (kēpos), meaning "garden," and the suffix -ουρός (-ouros), which denotes a keeper or guardian.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κηπουρός, the concept of a gardener or keeper of a garden can be related to Hebrew terms such as גַּנָּן (gannān), which refers to a gardener or one who tends a garden, though this specific term does not appear in the Hebrew Bible. The broader concept of tending and keeping a garden is reflected in Genesis 2:15, where Adam is placed in the Garden of Eden "to work it and keep it," using the Hebrew verbs עָבַד (avad, to work) and שָׁמַר (shamar, to keep or guard). Usage: The term κηπουρός appears in the New Testament in the context of a person responsible for the care and maintenance of a garden. Context: The Greek term κηπουρός is found in the New Testament in John 20:15, where Mary Magdalene, upon seeing the resurrected Jesus, initially mistakes Him for the gardener. This encounter occurs in the garden where Jesus' tomb was located. The role of a κηπουρός in the ancient world was significant, as gardens were places of beauty, sustenance, and sometimes spiritual reflection. The gardener was responsible for planting, watering, pruning, and protecting the plants, ensuring the garden flourished. In the context of John 20:15, the mistaken identity of Jesus as the gardener carries symbolic weight, as it reflects themes of new creation and resurrection life. The garden setting evokes the Garden of Eden, suggesting a restoration of what was lost through sin. The role of the gardener, therefore, can be seen as a metaphor for Christ's work in cultivating and nurturing spiritual life in believers. Forms and Transliterations κηπουρος κηπουρός kepouros kepourós kēpouros kēpourósLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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