G4167: ποίμνη
poímnē · “flock”
Definition
a flock (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: flock, fold
Word origin: contraction from G4165 (ποιμαίνω);
Extended definition
[in LXX: Gen.32:16 (17) (עֵדֶר), Zec.13:7 A * ;]
a flock, prop., of sheep: Mat.26:31, Luk.2:8, 1Co.9:7. Metaphorical, of Christ's followers, Jhn.10:16.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4167 is translated
- flock ×2
- flock.’ ×1
- flock, ×1
- a flock ×1
Bible verses with G4167 (poímnē)
Poímnē appears in 4 verses.
- Matthew 26:31
Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
- Luke 2:8
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
- John 10:16
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
- 1 Corinthians 9:7
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?