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Name of God’s Son

ΠΟΙΜΑΙΝΕΙ, ποιμαινει

POIMAINEI, poimainei

Sounds Like: poy-MAI-nay

Translations: he shepherds, he tends, he feeds, he rules, he governs

From the root: ΠΟΙΜΑΙΝΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word describes the action of a shepherd, literally meaning to feed or tend a flock of sheep. Metaphorically, it is often used to describe the act of ruling, guiding, or caring for people, much like a shepherd cares for their flock. It implies leadership, protection, and provision.

Inflection: Third person, Singular, Present, Active, Indicative

Strong’s number: G4165 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Codex Sinaiticus
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
  • 1 Corinthians — 9:7

From the same root

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