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ποιμήν

poimēn

Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)

The word "ποιμήν" (poimēn) primarily means "shepherd," referring to someone who tends and cares for sheep. It is used both literally, as in the case of actual shepherds, and metaphorically, such as describing leaders or caretakers, including Christ or Christian pastors. The term emphasizes guidance, protection, and responsibility for those under their care.

a shepherd (literally or figuratively)

shepherdpastor

The Greek word poimēn means "a shepherd (literally or figuratively)," encompassing related ideas including shepherd, pastor.

Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer

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ποιμήνrââh — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
רָעָהto tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)parallel
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HebrewH7462

רָעָה

rââh

to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)

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H7462

רָעָה

rââh

to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)

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