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poimaino

poimaino {poy-mah'-ee-no}
Greek: verb

Possible Definitions:
1) to feed, to tend a flock, keep sheep
1a) to rule; govern: of rulers; to furnish pasture for food; to nourish: to cherish one's body, to serve the body; to supply the requisites for the soul's need

The tasks of a Near Eastern shepherd were:
- to watch for enemies trying to attack the sheep
- to defend the sheep from attackers
- to heal the wounded and sick sheep
- to find and save lost or trapped sheep
- to love them, sharing their lives and so earning their trust.

poimaino {poy-mah'-ee-no}

Greek: verb

from 4166;

Translated as:

feed (6 times)

rule (4 times)

feed cattle (1 time)

Total: 11 times

Strong's Number 4165

TDNT - 6:485,901