G4166Greekpoiména
ποιμένα
a shepherd (literally or figuratively)
18
Total Occurrences
7
Books
0
Old Testament
18
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1a herdsman, especially a shepherd
- 2in the parable, he to whose care and control others have committed themselves, and whose precepts they follow
- 3the presiding officer, manager, director, of any assembly: so of christ the head of the church
- 4metaphorically
Etymology & Derivation
of uncertain affinity