Poímnion — G4168

Definition

neuter noun

a flock, i.e. (figuratively) group (of believers)

1. of bodies of Christians (churches) presided over by elders

Usually translated as

flock

Origin

neuter of a presumed derivative of G4167

• poímnē (G4167)

Occurrences

Poímnion occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Acts (2), 1 Peter (2)

• Luke 12:32 — Fear not, little flock (ποίμνιον); for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
• Acts 20:28 — Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock (ποιμνίῳ), over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
• Acts 20:29 — For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock (ποιμνίου).
• 1 Peter 5:2 — Feed the flock (ποίμνιον) of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
• 1 Peter 5:3 — Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock (ποιμνίου).