KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: One who tends and cares for sheep. Sense 2: Figuratively, one who leads or cares for people.
Definition sources
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Genesis 46:34
Complete exact-word concordance
For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
For yee were as sheepe going astray, but are now returned vnto the shepheard and Bishop of your soules.
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
And when the chiefe shepheard shall appeare, ye shall receiue a crowne of glory that fadeth not away.
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Historical English dictionary sources
1. A man employed in tending, feeding and gaurding sheep in the pasture. 2. A swain; a rural lover. 3. The pastor of a parish, church or congregation; a minister of the gospel who superintends a church or parish, and gived instruction in spiritual things. God and Christ are in Scripture dinominated Shepherds, as they lead, protect and govern their people, and provide for their wilfare.
