πρόβατον (próbaton) — Sheep

Greek word study: πρόβατον (próbaton), Strong's G4263. something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G4263
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Greek word
πρόβατον (próbaton)

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something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω);

KJV translation words: sheep(-fold)

Where this word appears

Strong's G4263 is tagged on 40 words in 37 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:15 and last appears in Revelation 18:13.

How it is rendered in the text

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

sheep ×35the sheep ×2a sheep ×1of sheep ×1than a sheep ×1

Forms found in the text

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

πρόβατα ×25προβάτων ×9πρόβατον ×2πρόβατά ×2προβάτου; ×1πρόβατόν ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×20Matthew ×11Mark ×2Luke ×2Acts ×1Romans ×1Hebrews ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (first 25 of 37)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4260 προβαίνω (probaínō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4262 προβατικός (probatikós).

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 próbaton (G4263) mean?

Something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively).

How is G4263 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4263 as: sheep(-fold).

How often does πρόβατον (próbaton) appear?

Strong's G4263 is tagged on 40 words in 37 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:15 and last appears in Revelation 18:13.