Lexical Definition
ποίμνη poímnē (poym'-nay) flock G:N-F
contraction from ποιμαίνω
flock, fold.
- a flock (literally or figuratively)
Usage: 3 forms in 7 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ποίμνησ | flock | LXX.Gen.32.16 • LXX.Gen.32.16 • 1Cor.9.7 |
| flock’ | Matt.26.31 | |
| ποίμνην | a flock | 1Cor.9.7 |
| flock | Luke.2.8 | |
| ποίμνη | flock | John.10.16 |
Abbott-Smith
ποίμνη, -ης, ἡ, [in LXX: Ge 32:16 (17) (עֵדֶר), Za 13:7 A*;]
a flock, prop., of sheep: Mt 26:31, Lk 2:8, I Co 9:7. Metaph., of Christ's followers, Jo 10:16.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 32:16 · 32:17 |
| Zechariah | 13:7 |
| Matthew | 26:31 |
| Luke | 2:8 |
| John | 10:16 |
| 1 Corinthians | 9:7 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ποίμνη-η, ἡ,
flock, [Refs 8th c.BC+]; properly of sheep, βουκολίας ἀγέλας τε καὶ αἰπόλια πλατἔ αἰγῶν ποίμνηας τ᾽ είροπόκων ὀΐων [Refs 8th c.BC+]; of a single animal, χρυσεόμαλλος π., of the ram with golden fleece, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 metaphorically of persons, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ποίμνηη δίπους, of mankind, [Refs 5th c.BC+]