5 occurrences

'Shepherds' in the Bible

"Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them -- to the shepherds: 'This is what the sovereign Lord says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who have been feeding themselves! Should not shepherds feed the flock?

Verse ConceptsNoblesFeeding AnimalsProphesy!Woe To Israel And JerusalemAbuse

"'Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord:

Verse ConceptsInadequate Shepherding

As surely as I live, declares the sovereign Lord, my sheep have become prey and have become food for all the wild beasts. There was no shepherd, and my shepherds did not search for my flock, but fed themselves and did not feed my sheep,

Verse ConceptsSelfishnessAnimals Eating PeopleFeeding AnimalsNot Seeking PeopleNo One Available

Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord:

Verse ConceptsInadequate Shepherding

This is what the sovereign Lord says: Look, I am against the shepherds, and I will demand my sheep from their hand. I will no longer let them be shepherds; the shepherds will not feed themselves anymore. I will rescue my sheep from their mouth, so that they will no longer be food for them.

Verse ConceptsChrist And His SheepCessationGod Saves The NeedyTaking Other People

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
צאון צאןo 
Tso'n 
Usage: 274

ποιμήν 
Poimen 
Usage: 9

רעה 
Ra`ah 
Usage: 171

רעי 
Ro`iy 
Usage: 2

ἀρχιποίμην 
Archipoimen 
Usage: 1

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