Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
flock
Usage: ποίμνη, -ης, ἡ [in LXX: Gen.32:16 (17) (עֵדֶר), Zec.13:7 A * ;] a flock, prop., of sheep: Mat.26:31, Luk.2:8, 1Co.9:7. Metaphorical, of Christ's followers, Jhn.10:16.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4167
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
5
Strong's G4167 Quick Answer
Strong's G4167 ποίμνη (poimne) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. poimne (poym'-nay) n. 1. a flock {literally or figuratively} It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include flock and fold. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- poimne (poym'-nay) n. 1. a flock {literally or figuratively}
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- flock and fold
Meaning and Definition
poimne (poym'-nay) n. 1. a flock {literally or figuratively} [contraction from G4165] KJV: flock, fold Root(s): G4165
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4167. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4167 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render poimne, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
flock
Matthew 26:31
3×
fold
John 10:16
How Strong's G4167 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4167 (ποίμνη) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 32:17 — ποίμνης
- Genesis 32:17 — ποίμνης
Strong's G4167 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4167 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
Strong's G4167 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And he gave them to his servants each drove apart; and he said to his servants, Go on before me, and put a space between drove and drove.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4167.
And he gave them to his servants each drove apart; and he said to his servants, Go on before me, and put a space between drove and drove.
Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4167, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4167 FAQ
What does poimne (ποίμνη) mean?
Poimne (Strong's G4167) is a Greek word most simply glossed "flock". poimne (poym'-nay) n. 1. a flock {literally or figuratively}
How many times is poimne (ποίμνη) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G4167 across 5 books.
Where can I study poimne (ποίμνη) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4167 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate poimne (ποίμνη)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as flock and fold. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4167 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4167, with linked reader references where each row is available.