Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4168
ποίμνιον
poimnion · “flock”
Used 5 times across 3 books
Definition
ποίμνιον, -ου, τό, = ποίμνη, which see
[in LXX chiefly for צֹאן, also for עֵדֶר, etc. ;]
a flock, prop., of sheep. Metaphorical, of Christians: Luk.12:32, Act.20:23, 28, 1Pe.5:3; τ. θεοῦ, ib. 1Pe.5:2.†
[in LXX chiefly for צֹאן, also for עֵדֶר, etc. ;]
a flock, prop., of sheep. Metaphorical, of Christians: Luk.12:32, Act.20:23, 28, 1Pe.5:3; τ. θεοῦ, ib. 1Pe.5:2.†
Where it appears
Luke1
Acts2
1 Peter2
In the text
Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.Acts 20:29For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.1 Peter 5:2Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;1 Peter 5:3Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
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