Greek · G3398, G4168 · unreviewed

μικρὸν ποίμνιον

Small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity) · flock

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μικρός G3398 small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity)
Pronunciation mikrós
Small in size, quantity, or (crucially in NT) dignity, rank, or spiritual significance
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ποίμνιον G4168 flock
Pronunciation poímnion
Metaphorical designation for Christians as God's flock requiring pastoral care and protection.
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What does μικρὸν ποίμνιον (mikron poimnion) mean in the Bible?

μικρός · ποίμνιον is a Greek word meaning "little flock".

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Meaning

little flock
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Matt 11:11 · Luke 7:28 · Luke 9:48
Nominative · Singular · Neuter Matt 13:32 · Mark 4:31
Nominative · Singular · Neuter Luke 12:32 · Jas 3:5
Nominative · Singular · Feminine 1 Cor 5:6 · Gal 5:9
Nominative · Singular · Masculine Luke 19:3
Nominative · Plural · Masculine Rev 19:5
Genitive · Plural · Masculine Matt 10:42 · Matt 18:6 · Matt 18:10 · Mark 9:42 · Luke 17:2 · Rev 19:18
Genitive · Singular · Masculine Mark 15:40 · Acts 8:10 · Heb 8:11
Genitive · Plural · Neuter Matt 18:14
Dative · Singular · Masculine Acts 26:22
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