Lexicon roi: Shepherd Original Word: רֹעִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shipherd From active participle of ra'ah; pastoral; as noun, a shepherd -- shipherd. see HEBREW ra'ah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raah Definition shepherd NASB Translation shepherd (1), shepherd's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֹעִי Isaiah 38:12; Zechariah 11:17, see v 1d (I), (2). above Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעָה (ra'ah), which means "to pasture" or "to tend."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4166 • ποιμήν (poimēn): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote a shepherd, paralleling the Hebrew רֹעִי (ro'i). It is used to describe both literal shepherds and metaphorically to describe leaders, particularly in the context of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Usage: The word רֹעִי (ro'i) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals who are shepherds, both in the literal sense of tending sheep and in the metaphorical sense of leading and guiding people. It is often used to depict the relationship between God and His people, as well as the responsibilities of leaders. Context: רֹעִי (ro'i) is a term that encapsulates the pastoral role, emphasizing the duties of a shepherd. In ancient Israel, shepherds were responsible for the welfare of their flock, ensuring they were fed, protected, and guided. This role is frequently used metaphorically in the Scriptures to describe leaders, including kings and prophets, who are tasked with guiding the people of Israel. The most profound application of this metaphor is found in the depiction of God as the ultimate Shepherd of His people, as seen in passages like Psalm 23:1, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." This imagery underscores the themes of provision, protection, and guidance. The pastoral role is also reflected in the New Testament, where Jesus is described as the "Good Shepherd" (John 10:11), drawing a direct line from the Old Testament understanding of shepherding to the New Testament revelation of Christ's care for His followers. Forms and Transliterations הָרֹעִ֖ים הרעים רֹעִ֑י רֹעִ֔י רֹעִ֤י רֹעִי֙ רֹעֵ֣י רֹעֵ֥י רֹעֶ֑יךָ רֹעַ֖י רעי רעיך hā·rō·‘îm hārō‘îm haroIm rō‘ay rō‘ê rō‘eḵā rō‘î rō·‘ay rō·‘ê rō·‘e·ḵā rō·‘î roAi roEi roEicha roILinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 13:7 HEB: רִ֗יב בֵּ֚ין רֹעֵ֣י מִקְנֵֽה־ אַבְרָ֔ם INT: strife between shipherd livestock of Abram's Genesis 13:7 Genesis 13:8 Genesis 13:8 Genesis 26:20 Genesis 26:20 1 Samuel 21:8 Isaiah 38:12 Isaiah 44:28 Zechariah 11:17 Zechariah 13:7 11 Occurrences |
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