Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4166

Strong's G4166 · Greek

ποιμήν

poimen · /poy-mane'/

Number
G4166
Language
Greek
Original word
ποιμήν
Transliteration
poimen
Pronunciation
poy-mane'
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; a shepherd (literally or figuratively):--shepherd, pastor.

KJV: shepherd, pastor

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ποιμήν across 16 verses.

shepherd13×
shepherds3×
pastors1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke3 verses
John5 verses
Ephesians1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
1 Peter1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4166 (poimen) mean?

of uncertain affinity; a shepherd (literally or figuratively):--shepherd, pastor.

How many times does G4166 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4166 (ποιμήν) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “shepherd.”

How is poimen translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4166 is rendered as “shepherd” (13×), “shepherds” (3×), “pastors” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ποιμήν come from?

of uncertain affinity