Greek · G4168 · unreviewed

ποίμνιον

Flock

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ποίμνιον G4168
Pronunciation poímnion

What does ποίμνιον (poímnion) mean in the Bible?

ποίμνιον (poímnion) is a Greek word meaning "flock". ποίμνιον, -ου, τό, = ποίμνη, which see [in LXX chiefly for צֹאן, also for עֵדֶר, etc.

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Meaning

flock
Extended definition

Metaphorical designation for Christians as God's flock requiring pastoral care and protection.

a flock, prop., of sheep. Metaphorical, of Christians: Luk.12:32, Act.20:23, 28, 1Pe.5:3; τ. θεοῦ, ib. 1Pe.5:2.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Neuter Luke 12:32
Genitive · Singular · Neuter Acts 20:29 · 1 Pet 5:3
Dative · Singular · Neuter Acts 20:28
Accusative · Singular · Neuter 1 Pet 5:2
Biblical Occurrences

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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