750. archipoimén
Berean Strong's Lexicon
archipoimén: Chief Shepherd

Original Word: ἀρχιποιμήν
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: archipoimén
Pronunciation: ar-khee-poy-MANE
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-khee-poy'-mane)
Definition: Chief Shepherd
Meaning: the chief shepherd.

Word Origin: From ἀρχι- (archi-, meaning "chief" or "principal") and ποιμήν (poimén, meaning "shepherd")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "archipoimén," the concept of a shepherd is prevalent in the Old Testament. Key Hebrew terms include רֹעֶה (ro'eh, Strong's H7462) meaning "shepherd," and נָגִיד (nagid, Strong's H5057) meaning "leader" or "ruler," which can be associated with the leadership aspect of a shepherd.

Usage: The term "archipoimén" is used to denote the "Chief Shepherd," a title that emphasizes the supreme authority and leadership of Jesus Christ over His flock, the Church. It highlights His role as the ultimate guide, protector, and caretaker of believers.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman contexts, shepherds were responsible for the care, guidance, and protection of their sheep. The imagery of a shepherd was commonly used in biblical literature to describe leaders, both secular and spiritual. The title "Chief Shepherd" elevates Jesus above all earthly shepherds, underscoring His divine authority and care for His people. This concept would have resonated deeply with early Christians, who were familiar with the pastoral lifestyle and the significance of shepherding in their cultural milieu.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from archó and poimén
Definition
chief shepherd
NASB Translation
Chief Shepherd (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 750: ἀρχιποίμην

ἀρχιποίμην, ἀρχιποίμενος (so L T Tr WH KC (after manuscripts), but Griesbach, others ἀρχιποίμην, ἀρχιποίμενος; cf. Lob. Paralip. p 195f; Stephanus Thesaurus, under the word; Chandler § 580), , a Biblical word (Test. xii Patr. test. Jud. § 8), chief shepherd: of Christ the head of the church, 1 Peter 5:4; see ποιμήν, b.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chief shepherd.

From arche and poimen; a head shepherd -- chief shepherd.

see GREEK arche

see GREEK poimen

Forms and Transliterations
αρχιποιμενος αρχιποίμενος ἀρχιποίμενος archipoimenos archipoímenos
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Peter 5:4 N-GMS
GRK: φανερωθέντος τοῦ ἀρχιποίμενος κομιεῖσθε τὸν
NAS: And when the Chief Shepherd appears,
KJV: And when the chief Shepherd shall appear,
INT: having been revealed the chief shepherd you will receive the

Strong's Greek 750
1 Occurrence


ἀρχιποίμενος — 1 Occ.

















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