πρόβατα
próbaton
sheep
Domesticated small livestock animal, primarily sheep; in some contexts, a generic term for herd animals such as sheep or goats. In figurative uses, refers to a group of followers guided by a leader, often used metaphorically for people under guidance or care. Principal meaning is 'sheep,' but can extend to animals led or tended, and, by extension, to people perceived as 'flock.'
1 Peter 2:25 · Word #4
Lexicon G4263
| Lemma | πρόβατον |
| Transliteration | próbaton |
| Strong's | G4263 |
| Definition | Domesticated small livestock animal, primarily sheep; in some contexts, a generic term for herd animals such as sheep or goats. In figurative uses, refers to a group of followers guided by a leader, often used metaphorically for people under guidance or care. Principal meaning is 'sheep,' but can extend to animals led or tended, and, by extension, to people perceived as 'flock.' |
Morphology N NOM N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | sheep |
| Literal | sheep |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πρόβατον |
| Strong's | G4263 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4263-01
sheep
| Morphological Notes | Noun; neuter; nominative plural (form identical to accusative plural in Greek). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes domesticated flock animals, primarily sheep, derived from a root meaning "to go forward." The neuter nominative plural form indicates multiple animals, which English expresses with the unchanged plural "sheep." |
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