Word study · Greek
poimēn
shepherd
Say it: poy-MANE (approximate)
ποιμήν
What it means
A shepherd. In the Old Testament God is Israel's shepherd and kings and leaders are called shepherds. Jesus says "I am the good shepherd" (10:11, 10:14). The word is also used for a pastor in the church (Ephesians 4:11).
Range of meaning
- ShepherdOne who tends sheep.
- LeaderOne who guides and protects.
In John
- Chapter 10
"I am the good shepherd" (10:2, 10:11-16).
Every verse (5)
Verses where G4166 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources