ποίμνη
poimne (poímnē)
/poym'-nay/
“a flock”
Primary meaning: a flock. Strong's: a flock (literally or figuratively). Lexical nuances: a flock , prop., of sheep: Mt 26:31 , Lk 2:8 , I Co 9:7 . Metaph., of Christ's followers, Jo 10:16 .†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
contraction from G4165 (ποιμαίνω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
flockfold
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: H5739 -> ποίμνη (a flock)
Key Biblical Occurrences (4)
Foundational passages where ποίμνη (poimne) carries significant theological or narrative weight.