GreekG4167
ποίμνη
poimnē
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "ποίμνη" (poimnē) primarily means a flock, specifically a group of sheep. It is used literally to describe sheep in passages like Matthew 26:31 and Luke 2:8. Metaphorically, it refers to a group of Christ's followers, as seen in John 10:16.
a flock (literally or figuratively)
The Greek word poimnē means "a flock (literally or figuratively)," encompassing related ideas including flock, fold.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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