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 timesAppears 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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