Strongs Number: G4165
- Greek Word
- ποιμαίνω
- Transliteration
- poimainō
- Phonetic
- poy-mah'ee-no
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to tend as a shepherd (or figuratively superviser)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to feed, to tend a flock, keep sheep
a. to rule, govern
1. of rulers
2. to furnish pasture for food
3. to nourish
4. to cherish one's body, to serve the body
5. to supply the requisites for the soul's need
- Origin
- From G4166
- Bible Usage
- feed (cattle) rule.