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ποιμήν G4166

G4166 is the Greek word ποιμήν, transliterated poimḗn. The King James Version most often renders it shepherd.

Word: ποιμήνTransliteration: poimḗnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 14 verses

What it means

a shepherd (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

of uncertain affinity.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

shepherd 11×shepherds 3×some pastors 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: shepherd, pastor.

Verses using ποιμήν

All 14 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 25:32 · KJV

And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:

Matthew 26:31 · KJV

Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

Mark 6:34 · KJV

And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

Mark 14:27 · KJV

And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

Luke 2:8 · KJV

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Luke 2:15 · KJV

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

Luke 2:20 · KJV

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

John 10:2 · KJV

But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

John 10:11 · KJV

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

John 10:12 · KJV

But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

John 10:14 · KJV

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

Ephesians 4:11 · KJV

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Hebrews 13:20 · KJV

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

1 Peter 2:25 · KJV

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4166 mean?

G4166 is the Greek word ποιμήν (poimḗn), meaning a shepherd (literally or figuratively).

How is G4166 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it shepherd (11 times), shepherds (3 times), some pastors (1 time).

How many times does G4166 appear in the Bible?

ποιμήν (poimḗn) is tagged in 14 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4166 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain affinity.

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