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Greek word study: ποιμαίνω (poimaínō), Strong's G4165. to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)

GreekStrong's G4165
Quick definition
Greek word
ποιμαίνω (poimaínō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)

Word study
Derivation: from G4166 (ποιμήν);

KJV translation words: feed (cattle), rule

Where this word appears

Strong's G4165 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:6 and last appears in Revelation 19:15.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

will shepherd ×3do shepherd ×2shepherding ×2he will shepherd ×1shepherds ×1to rule ×1to shepherd ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ποιμανεῖ ×4ποιμαίνειν ×2ποιμαίνει ×1ποιμαίνοντα ×1ποιμαίνοντες ×1ποιμάνατε ×1ποίμαινε ×1

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×4Matthew ×1Luke ×1John ×1Acts ×11 Corinthians ×11 Peter ×1Jude ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4166 ποιμήν (poimḗn).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4167 ποίμνη (poímnē).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does poimaínō (G4165) mean?

To tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser).

How is G4165 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4165 as: feed (cattle), rule.

How often does ποιμαίνω (poimaínō) appear?

Strong's G4165 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:6 and last appears in Revelation 19:15.