- ποιμαίνω
- to be shepherd
- ποιμαίνω
- I shepherd, tend
- I shepherd, tend, herd; hence: I rule, govern.
- ποιμαίνω
- to shepherd
- G:V
- ποιμαίνω
(< ποιμήν), [in LXX chiefly for רָעָה ;]
to act as shepherd, tend flocks: Luk.17:7; with accusative, ποιμνην, 1Co.9:7. Metaph., to tend, shepherd, govern: with accusative, Mat.2:6 (LXX),.†Refs
Jhn.21:16, Act.20:28, 1Pe.5:2, Ju 12, Rev.2:27 7:17 12:5 19:15
SYN.: βόσκω, q.v (AS)
1) to feed, to tend a flock, keep sheep
1a) to rule, govern
1a1) of rulers
1a2) to furnish pasture for food
1a3) to nourish
1a4) to cherish one's body, to serve the body
1a5) to supply the requisites for the soul's need
For Synonyms see entry G5824
1a) to rule, govern
1a1) of rulers
1a2) to furnish pasture for food
1a3) to nourish
1a4) to cherish one's body, to serve the body
1a5) to supply the requisites for the soul's need
For Synonyms see entry G5824
ποιμαίνω
poimainō
poy-mah'ee-no
From G4166; to tend as a shepherd (or figuratively superviser)
KJV Usage: feed (cattle), rule.