Strong's G4263 · Greek
πρόβατον προβάτιον
probaton
Definition
probably neuter of a presumed derivative of 4260; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):--sheep(-fold).
KJV: sheep(-fold)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πρόβατον προβάτιον across 37 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
37 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew11 verses
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Matthew 9:36But 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 10:6But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. harmless: or, simple
Matthew 12:11And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
Matthew 12:12How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
Matthew 15:24But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Matthew 18:12How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?
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 25:33And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
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
Luke2 verses
What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
Luke 15:6And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
John17 verses
And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
John 2:15And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
John 10:1Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
John 10:2But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
John 10:3To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
John 10:4And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
John 10:7Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you I am the door of the sheep.
John 10:8All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
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 10:13The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
John 10:15As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
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.
John 10:26But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
John 10:27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
John 21:16He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
John 21:17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
Romans1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4263 (probaton) mean?
probably neuter of a presumed derivative of 4260; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):--sheep(-fold).
How many times does G4263 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4263 (πρόβατον προβάτιον) appears in 37 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sheep.”
How is probaton translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4263 is rendered as “sheep” (39×), “sheep's” (1×), “sheepfold” (1×).