Strongs's #4167: poimne - Greek/Hebrew Definitions

Greek/Hebrew Definitions

Strong's #4167: poimne (pronounced poym'-nay)

contraction from 4165; a flock (literally or figuratively):--flock, fold.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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poimnē

1) a flock (especially) of sheep

1a) of Christ' s flock, i.e. the body of those who follow Jesus as their guide and keeper

Part of Speech: noun feminine
Relation: contraction from G4165
Citing in TDNT: 6:499, 901

Usage:

This word is used 5 times:

Matthew 26:31: "and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad."
Luke 2:8: "watch over their flock by night."
John 10:16: "and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd."
1 Corinthians 9:7: "or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of"
1 Corinthians 9:7: "the milk of the flock?"