ποιμαίνω

poimainōVerbG4165

to shepherd

From: from G4166 (ποιμήν);

Short Definition

to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)

Full Lexicon Entry

to act as shepherd, tend flocks. Metaphorical, to tend, shepherd, govern: with accusative, (LXX).
Synonyms
βόσκω, q.v
LXX Usage: chiefly for רָעָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
4
1 Corinthians
1
1 Peter
1
Acts
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:7
  • Acts 20:28
  • Jude 1:12
  • Matthew 2:6
  • Revelation 19:15

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