G4168: ποίμνιον
poímnion · “flock”
Definition
a flock, i.e. (figuratively) group (of believers)
KJV translates it as: flock
Word origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of G4167 (ποίμνη);
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for צֹאן, also for עֵדֶר, etc. ;]
a flock, prop., of sheep. Metaphorical, of Christians: Luk.12:32, Act.20:23, 28, 1Pe.5:3; τ. θεοῦ, ib. 1Pe.5:2.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4168 is translated
- flock, ×2
- flock ×2
- flock; ×1
Bible verses with G4168 (poímnion)
Poímnion appears in 5 verses.
- Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
- Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
- Acts 20:29
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
- 1 Peter 5:2
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
- 1 Peter 5:3
Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.