Strong's Lexicon archipoimén: Chief Shepherd Original Word: ἀρχιποιμήν 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 Originfrom archó and poimén Definition chief shepherd NASB Translation Chief Shepherd (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 750: ἀρχιποίμηνἀρχιποίμην, 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), ὁ, 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 archipoímenosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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