Strong's G4166 · Greek
ποιμήν
poimen · /poy-mane'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. fainted: or, were tired and lay down
Matthew 25:32And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
Matthew 26:31Then 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.
Mark2 verses
And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
Mark 14:27And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. offended: or, scandalized, or, shall stumble
Luke3 verses
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field keeping watch over their flock by night. watch: or, the night watches
Luke 2:18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
Luke 2:20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
John5 verses
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
John 10:11I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
John 10:12But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
John 10:14I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
John 10:16And 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.
Ephesians1 verse
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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