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Lexicon :: Strong's G4165 - poimainō

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ποιμαίνω
Transliteration
poimainō (Key)
Pronunciation
poy-mah'-ee-no
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:485,901

Trench's Synonyms: xxv. βόσκω, ποιμαίνω.

Strong’s Definitions

ποιμαίνω poimaínō, poy-mah'-ee-no; from G4166; to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser):—feed (cattle), rule.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G4165 in the following manner: feed (6x), rule (4x), feed cattle (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G4165 in the following manner: feed (6x), rule (4x), feed cattle (1x).

  1. to feed, to tend a flock, keep sheep

    1. to rule, govern

      1. of rulers

      2. to furnish pasture for food

      3. to nourish

      4. to cherish one's body, to serve the body

      5. to supply the requisites for the soul's need

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ποιμαίνω poimaínō, poy-mah'-ee-no; from G4166; to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser):—feed (cattle), rule.
STRONGS G4165:
ποιμαίνω; future ποιμανῶ; 1 aorist imperative 2 person plural ποιμάνατε (1 Peter 5:2); (ποιμήν, which see); from Homer down; the Sept. for רָעָה; to feed, to tend a flock, keep sheep;
a. properly: Luke 17:7; ποίμνην, 1 Corinthians 9:7.
b. tropically,
α. to rule, govern: of rulers, τινα, Matthew 2:6; Revelation 2:27; Revelation 12:5; Revelation 19:15 (2 Samuel 5:2; Micah 5:6 (Micah 5:5); Micah 7:14, etc.; (cf. Winers Grammar, 17)) (see ποιμήν, b. at the end); of the overseers (pastors) of the church, John 21:16; Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2.
β. to furnish pasturage or food; to nourish: ἑαυτόν, to cherish one's body, to serve the body, Jude 1:12; to supply the requisites for the soul's needs (R. V. shall be their shepherd), Revelation 7:17. (Synonym: see βόσκω, at the end.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

2 Samuel
5:2
Micah
5:5; 5:6; 7:14
Matthew
2:6
Luke
17:7
John
21:16
Acts
20:28
1 Corinthians
9:7
1 Peter
5:2; 5:2
Jude
1:12
Revelation
2:27; 7:17; 12:5; 19:15

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4165 matches the Greek ποιμαίνω (poimainō),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 2:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:6 -
And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah,
Art in no wise least among the princes of Judah:
For out of thee shall come forth a governor,
Who shall be shepherd of my people Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 17:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 17:7 - But who is there of you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, that will say unto him, when he is come in from the field, Come straightway and sit down to meat;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 21:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:16 - He saith to him again a second time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Tend my sheep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:28

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:28 - Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 9:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 9:7 - What soldier ever serveth at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:2 - Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jde 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJde 1:12 - These are they who are hidden rocks in your love-feasts when they feast with you, shepherds that without fear feed themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 2:27

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 2:27 - and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to shivers; as I also have received of my Father:

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:17 - for the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall be their shepherd, and shall guide them unto fountains of waters of life: and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 12:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 12:5 - And she was delivered of a son, a man child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and unto his throne.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 19:15

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 19:15 - And out of his mouth proceedeth 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 of the wrath of God, the Almighty.
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