νεόφυτος neóphytos

Meaning

newly planted, i.e. (figuratively) a young convert ("neophyte")

In the King James Version: novice

Derivation: from G3501 (νέος) and a derivative of G5453 (φύω);

Where it is used

• 1 Timothy 3:6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.