ποίμνιον poímnion
Meaning
a flock, i.e. (figuratively) group (of believers)
In the King James Version: flock
Derivation: neuter of a presumed derivative of G4167 (ποίμνη);
Where it is used
- Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
- Acts 20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
- Acts 20:29 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
- 1 Peter 5:2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
- 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.