Definition
ποίμνιον, -ου, τό, = ποίμνη, which see
[in LXX chiefly for צֹאן, also for עֵדֶר, etc. ;]
a flock, prop., of sheep. Metaphorical, of Christians: Luke 12:32, Acts 20:23, 28, 1 Peter 5:3; τ. θεοῦ, ib. 1 Peter 5:2.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ποίμνιον:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Luke 12:32ποίμνιον · flockDo not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
- Acts 20:28ποιμνίῳ · flockKeep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
- Acts 20:29ποιμνίου · flockI know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
- 1 Peter 5:2ποίμνιον · flockBe shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
- 1 Peter 5:3ποιμνίου · flock…not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.