ποίμνιον
poimnion (poímnion)
/poym'-nee-on/
“a flock”
Primary meaning: a flock. Strong's: a flock, i.e. (figuratively) group (of believers). Lexical nuances: a flock , prop., of sheep. Metaph., of Christians: Lk 12:32 , Ac 20:28 , 29 , I Pe 5:3 ; τ. θεοῦ , I Pe 5:2 .†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
neuter of a presumed derivative of G4167 (ποίμνη);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
flock
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 -> ποίμνιον (a flock)
LXX conceptual translation: H6629 -> ποίμνιον (a flock)
Key Biblical Occurrences (5)
Foundational passages where ποίμνιον (poimnion) carries significant theological or narrative weight.