Novice - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
Novice
[ 1,,G3504, neophutos ]an adjective, lit., newly-planted" (from neos, "new," and phuo, "to bring forth, produce"), denotes "a new convert, neophyte, novice," 1 Timothy 3:6, of one who by inexperience is unfitted to act as a bishop or overseer in a church. In the Sept., Job 14:9; Psalms 128:3; Psalms 144:12; Isaiah 5:7.