Hebrew · H5739, G4167 · unreviewed

עֵדֶר

An arrangement , i.e. muster (of animals) · a flock (literally or figuratively)

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עֵדֶר H5739 an arrangement , i.e. muster (of animals)
ποίμνη G4167 a flock (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciation poímnē
Collective term for sheep; metaphorically denotes Christ's followers as his unified pastoral responsibility.
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What does עֵדֶר (eder) mean in the Bible?

עֵדֶר · ποίμνη is a Hebrew word meaning "a flock of sheep, symbolizing the people under a shepherd’s care".

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Meaning

a flock of sheep, symbolizing the people under a shepherd’s care
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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.

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