Greek · G4263, G622 · unreviewed

πρόβατα τὰ ἀπολωλότα

Sheep · to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively

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πρόβατον G4263 sheep

Pronunciation próbaton

In NT metaphor, denotes Christ's vulnerable followers dependent on their shepherd's protective care and guidance.

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ἀπόλλυμι G622 to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively

Pronunciation apóllymi

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What does πρόβατα τὰ ἀπολωλότα (probata ta apolōlota) mean in the Bible?

πρόβατον · ἀπόλλυμι is a Greek word meaning "lost sheep".

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Meaning

lost sheep

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Neuter Matt 9:36 · Matt 18:12 · Matt 26:31 · Mark 6:34 · Mark 14:27 · John 10:3 · John 10:4 · John 10:8 · John 10:12 · John 10:27 · Rom 8:36 · 1 Pet 2:25 12×

Nominative · Singular · Neuter Acts 8:32 1×

Genitive · Plural · Neuter Matt 7:15 · John 10:1 · John 10:2 · John 10:7 · John 10:11 · John 10:13 · John 10:15 · John 10:26 · Heb 13:20 9×

Genitive · Singular · Neuter Matt 12:12 1×

Accusative · Plural · Neuter Matt 10:6 · Matt 10:16 · Matt 15:24 · Matt 25:32 · Matt 25:33 · Luke 15:4 · John 2:14 · John 2:15 · John 10:3 · John 10:12 · John 10:16 · John 21:16 · John 21:17 · Rev 18:13 14×

Accusative · Singular · Neuter Matt 12:11 · Luke 15:6 2×

Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 87 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect

completed 14 ongoing 8 prospective 17 imperative 1 background 1 subjunctive 22 infinitive 8 participle 16

Tense

aorist 47 future 17 present 16 perfect 6 imperfect 1

Voice

active 46 middle 37 passive 4

Mood

indicative 40 subjunctive 22 participle 16 infinitive 8 imperative 1

NT Occurrences

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

1 Corinthians 8 — Knowledge, Love, and the Weak Brother in a World of Idols Acts 27 — The Storm, the Shipwreck, and the Promise of God John 10 — The Good Shepherd, the Door, and the Son One with the Father John 11 — The Resurrection and the Life, the Raising of Lazarus, and the Plot to Kill Jesus John 17 — The Son’s High Priestly Prayer: Glory, Preservation, Sanctification, Unity, Mission, and Love John 18 — The Arrested King: Betrayal, Sovereign Surrender, Denial, Trial, and the Kingdom Not of This World John 21 — The Risen Lord Restores, Commissions, Shepherds, and Testifies through His Witness John 3 — New Birth, Lifted-Up Son, and the Love of God for the World Luke 13 — Repentance, Kingdom Reversal, and the Urgent Narrow Door Luke 15 — The Joy of God over the Lost Being Found Luke 19 — The Son of Man Seeks the Lost, Receives the Kingly Kingdom, and Weeps over Jerusalem Mark 11 — The King Comes to Jerusalem: Fig Tree, Temple Judgment, Faith, Forgiveness, and Authority Mark 14 — The Son of Man Handed Over: Anointing, Supper, Gethsemane, Betrayal, Trial, and Denial Mark 3 — The Servant-King Confronted: Sabbath Mercy, Demonic Accusation, and the Family of God Mark 6 — Rejected Prophet, Sending Lord, Wilderness Shepherd, and Divine Son on the Sea Matthew 10 — The Mission of the Twelve, Costly Witness, and Allegiance to Christ Matthew 12 — The Lord of the Sabbath, the Servant of the Lord, and the Crisis of Unbelief Matthew 15 — Tradition, the Heart, Gentile Faith, and the Compassionate Bread of the Messiah Matthew 16 — The Confession of the Christ, the Church Christ Builds, and the Cross-Shaped Way of Discipleship Matthew 18 — Kingdom Humility, Care for the Little Ones, Discipline, and Forgiveness in Christ’s Community Matthew 2 — The Messiah Worshiped, Threatened, Preserved, and Called Out of Egypt Matthew 21 — The King Enters Jerusalem, Judges Fruitless Religion, and Exposes Rejected-Son Leadership Matthew 22 — The Wedding Banquet, the King’s Invitation, and the Messiah Who Is David’s Lord Matthew 25 — Readiness, Stewardship, and the Final Judgment of the Son of Man Matthew 7 — Kingdom Discernment, the Narrow Way, and the Wise Builder Matthew 8 — The Authority of Jesus over Uncleanness, Sickness, Discipleship, Storms, and Demons Matthew 9 — Authority to Forgive, Mercy for Sinners, and Compassion for the Harvest Romans 14 — Receiving One Another, Honoring the Lord, and Pursuing Peace in Matters of Conscience

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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