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pastor

Definition:

The term "pastor" is literally the same word as "shepherd." It is used as a title for someone who is the spiritual leader for a group of believers.

  • In English Bible versions, "pastor" only occurs one time, in the book of Ephesians. It is the same word as is translated as "shepherd" elsewhere.
  • In some languages, the word for "pastor" is the same as the word for "shepherd."
  • It is also the same word as is used to refer to Jesus as the "good Shepherd."

Translation Suggestions:

  • It is best to translate this term with the word for "shepherd" in the project language.
  • Other ways to translate this term could include, "spiritual shepherd" or "shepherding Christian leader."

(See also: shepherd · sheep)

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