ποίμνιον
poimnion
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "ποίμνιον" refers to a flock, specifically a group of sheep. It is used metaphorically to describe a group of Christians in various biblical passages. This term emphasizes the idea of a collective group under care or guidance.
a flock, i.e. (figuratively) group (of believers)
The Greek word poimnion means "a flock, i.e. (figuratively) group (of believers)," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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