ποιμαίνωpoimaínō
to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)
Greek (New Testament) · G4165
Meanings
to act as shepherd, tend flocks: Luke 17:7; with accusative, ποίμνην, 1 Corinthians 9:7. Metaph., to tend, shepherd, govern: with accusative, Matthew 2:6(LXX), John 21:16, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2, Jude 1:12, Revelation 2:27, Revelation 7:17, Revelation 12:5, Revelation 19:15.
Synonyms
βόσκω, see that word
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 11 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 2:6 ‘And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.’”
- Luke 17:7 “When a servant comes in from plowing or taking care of sheep, does his master say, ‘Come in and eat with me’?
- John 21:16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.
- Acts 20:28 “So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.
- 1 Corinthians 9:7 What soldier has to pay his own expenses? What farmer plants a vineyard and doesn’t have the right to eat some of its fruit? What shepherd cares for a flock of sheep and isn’t allowed to drink some of the milk?
- 1 Peter 5:2 Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.