ποίμνιον
poimnion · flock
Greek word · Strong’s number G4168 · appears 5 times in the Bible
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poimnion (ποίμνιον) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “flock”.
How to say it
poim·ni·on
Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.
Its senses in the Bible
- A group of sheep; believers cared for by their shepherds.
From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)
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Where it appears
- Luke 12:32
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.
- Acts 20:28
Pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
- Acts 20:29
I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;
- 1 Peter 5:2
shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing it, not under compulsion but willingly, according to God; not for shameful gain but eagerly;
- 1 Peter 5:3
nor as lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.