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ποιμαίνω G4165

G4165 is the Greek word ποιμαίνω, transliterated poimaínō. The King James Version most often renders it rule.

Word: ποιμαίνωTransliteration: poimaínōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 11 verses

What it means

to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser).

Where it comes from

from G4166 (ποιμήν).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

rule 4×feed 4×feeding cattle 1×feedeth 1×feeding 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: feed (cattle), rule.

Verses using ποιμαίνω

All 11 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 2:6 · KJV

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

Luke 17:7 · KJV

But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

John 21:16 · KJV

He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Acts 20:28 · KJV

Take 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.

1 Corinthians 9:7 · KJV

Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

1 Peter 5:2 · KJV

Feed 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;

Jude 1:12 · KJV

These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;

Revelation 2:27 · KJV

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

Revelation 7:17 · KJV

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Revelation 12:5 · KJV

And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.

Revelation 19:15 · KJV

And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4165 mean?

G4165 is the Greek word ποιμαίνω (poimaínō), meaning to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser).

How is G4165 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rule (4 times), feed (4 times), feeding cattle (1 time), feedeth (1 time), feeding (1 time).

How many times does G4165 appear in the Bible?

ποιμαίνω (poimaínō) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4165 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4166 (ποιμήν).

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