ποιμήν

poimēnNoun (Masculine)G4166

shepherd

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

a shepherd (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

a shepherd: " (LXX) Metaphorical, of Christ ; of Christian pastors.
LXX Usage: for רָעָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

17 times

Appears 17 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
5
Luke
4
Matthew
3
Mark
2
1 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:25
  • John 10:2
  • John 10:14
  • Luke 2:15
  • Matthew 25:32

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