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ἀρχιποίμην
archipoimēn
G0750
G:N-M Greek

chief shepherd

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Archipoimen identifies the shepherd figure whose revealing is linked with receiving an unfading crown of glory.

The attested use names the shepherd figure whose revelation is followed by the recipients' repayment with an unfading crown of glory.

Senses in use

  1. The shepherd revealed before the crown · dominant

    In 1 Peter 5:4, the genitive singular masculine form occurs in the clause about this figure's being revealed; the APB renders the verse, "And when the chief shepherd is revealed, you will be repaid the unfading crown of the glory."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Peter 5:4, the APB presents the term in the clause "when the chief shepherd is revealed." The exact extent of the English phrase corresponding to the form cannot be isolated further.

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