ποιμαίνω (poimaínō) — Feed
Greek word study: ποιμαίνω (poimaínō), Strong's G4165. to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)
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to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)
KJV translation words: feed (cattle), rule
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.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 11)
- Matthew 2:6 — ποιμανεῖ — will shepherd
- Luke 17:7 — ποιμαίνοντα — shepherding
- John 21:16 — ποίμαινε — do shepherd
- Acts 20:28 — ποιμαίνειν — to shepherd
- 1 Corinthians 9:7 — ποιμαίνει — shepherds
- 1 Peter 5:2 — ποιμάνατε — do shepherd
- Jude 1:12 — ποιμαίνοντες — shepherding
- Revelation 2:27 — ποιμανεῖ — he will shepherd
- Revelation 7:17 — ποιμανεῖ — will shepherd
- Revelation 12:5 — ποιμαίνειν — to rule
- Revelation 19:15 — ποιμανεῖ — will shepherd
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4166 ποιμήν (poimḗn).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4167 ποίμνη (poímnē).
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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.
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