Guardian
Guardian
See Tutor.
Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church
Guardian
gardi-an. See FAMILY; ANGEL.
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Guardian
lit., “one to whose care something is committed” (epi, “upon,” trepo, “to turn” or “direct”), is rendered “guardians” in Gal 4:2, RV, AV, “tutors” (in Mat 20:8; Luk 8:3, “steward”).
“The corresponding verb, epitrepo, is translated “permit, give leave, suffer;” see 1Co 14:34; 1Co 16:7; 1Ti 2:12, e.g., … An allied noun, epitrope, is translated “commission” in Act 26:12 and refers to delegated authority over persons. This usage of cognate words suggests that the epitropos was a superior servant responsible for the persons composing the household, whether children or slaves.” * [* From Notes on Galatians, by Hogg and Vine, p. 180.]