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Lexicon :: Strong's G4263 - probaton

Aa
πρόβατον
Transliteration
probaton (Key)
Pronunciation
prob'-at-on
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Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably from a presumed. derivative of προβαίνω (G4260)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:689,936

Strong’s Definitions

†πρόβατον próbaton, prob'-at-on; probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):—sheep(-fold).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 41x

The KJV translates Strong's G4263 in the following manner: sheep (40x), sheepfold (with G833) (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 41x
The KJV translates Strong's G4263 in the following manner: sheep (40x), sheepfold (with G833) (1x).

  1. any four footed, tame animal accustomed to graze, small cattle (opp. to large cattle, horses, etc.), most commonly a sheep or a goat

    1. a sheep, and so always in the NT

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†πρόβατον próbaton, prob'-at-on; probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):—sheep(-fold).
STRONGS G4263:
πρόβατον, προβάτου, τό (from προβαίνω, properly, 'that which walks forward'), from Homer down, the Sept. chiefly for צֹאן, then for שֶׂה, sometimes for כֶּבֶשׂ and כֶּשֶׂב (a lamb), properly, any four-footed, tame animal accustomed to graze, small cattle (opposed to large cattle, horses, etc.), most common a sheep or a goat; but especially a sheep, and so always in the N. T.: Matthew 7:15; Matthew 10:16; Matthew 12:11; Mark 6:34; Luke 15:4, 6; John 2:14; John 10:1-4, 11f.; Acts 8:32 (from Isaiah 53:7); 1 Peter 2:25; Revelation 18:13; πρόβατα σφαγῆς, sheep destined for the slaughter, Romans 8:36. metaphorically, πρόβατα, sheep, is used of the followers of any master: Matthew 26:31 and Mark 14:27 (from Zechariah 13:7); of mankind, who as needing salvation obey the injunctions of him who provides it and leads them to it; so of the followers of Christ: John 10:7f, 15f, 26; John 21:16 (R G L Tr text WH marginal reading), John 21:17 (R G L WH marginal reading); Hebrews 13:20; τά πρόβατα ἀπολωλότα (see ἀπόλλυμι, at the end), Matthew 10:6; Matthew 15:24; τά πρόβατα in distinction from τά ἐρίφια, are good men as distinguished from bad people, Matthew 25:33.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Isaiah
53:7
Zechariah
13:7
Matthew
7:15; 10:6; 10:16; 12:11; 15:24; 25:33; 26:31
Mark
6:34; 14:27
Luke
15:4; 15:6
John
2:14; 10:1; 10:2; 10:3; 10:4; 10:7; 10:11; 10:15; 10:26; 21:16; 21:17
Acts
8:32
Romans
8:36
Hebrews
13:20
1 Peter
2:25
Revelation
18:13

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4263 matches the Greek πρόβατον (probaton),
which occurs 39 times in 37 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 7:15

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 7:15 - Be on the watch for false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inside they are cruel wolves.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:36

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:36 - But when he saw all the people he was moved with pity for them, because they were troubled and wandering like sheep without a keeper.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:6 - But go to the wandering sheep of the house of Israel,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:16 - See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:11 - And he said to them, Which of you, having a sheep, if it gets into a hole on the Sabbath day, will not put out a helping hand and get it back?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:12 - Of how much more value is a man than a sheep! For this reason it is right to do good on the Sabbath day.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 15:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 15:24 - But he made answer and said, I was sent only to the wandering sheep of the house of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:12 - What would you say now? if a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone wandering away, will he not let the ninety-nine be, and go to the mountains in search of the wandering one?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:32

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:32 - And before him all the nations will come together; and they will be parted one from another, as the sheep are parted from the goats by the keeper.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:33

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:33 - And he will put the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:31

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:31 - Then said Jesus to them, All of you will be turned away from me this night: for it is said in the Writings, I will put to death the keeper of the sheep, and the sheep of the flock will be put to flight.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:34 - And he got out, and saw a great mass of people, and he had pity on them, because they were like sheep without a keeper: and he gave them teaching about a number of things.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:27 - And Jesus said to them, You will all be turned away from me: for it is in the Writings, I will put the keeper of the sheep to death, and the sheep will be put to flight.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:4 - What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if one of them gets loose and goes away, will not let the ninety-nine be in the waste land by themselves, and go after the wandering one, till he sees where it is?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:6

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:6 - And when he gets back to his house, he sends for his neighbours and friends, saying to them, Be glad with me, for I have got back my sheep which had gone away.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:14 - And there in the Temple he saw men trading in oxen and sheep and doves, and he saw the changers of money in their seats:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:15 - And he made a whip of small cords and put them all out of the Temple, with the sheep and the oxen, sending in all directions the small money of the changers and overturning their tables;

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:1

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:1 - Truly I say to you, He who does not go through the door into the place where the sheep are kept, but gets in by some other way, is a thief and an outlaw.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:2 - He who goes in by the door is the keeper of the sheep.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:3 - The porter lets him in; and the sheep give ear to his voice; he says over the names of the sheep, and takes them out.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:4 - When he has got them all out, he goes before them, and the sheep go after him, for they have knowledge of his voice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:7 - So Jesus said again, Truly I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:8 - All who came before me are thieves and outlaws: but the sheep did not give ear to them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:11 - I am the good keeper of sheep: the good keeper gives his life for the sheep.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:12 - He who is a servant, and not the keeper or the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming and goes in flight, away from the sheep; and the wolf comes down on them and sends them in all directions:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:13 - Because he is a servant he has no interest in the sheep.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:15 - Even as the Father has knowledge of me and I of the Father; and I am giving my life for the sheep.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:16 - And I have other sheep which are not of this field: I will be their guide in the same way, and they will give ear to my voice, so there will be one flock and one keeper.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:26 - But you have no belief because you are not of my sheep.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:27 - My sheep give ear to my voice, and I have knowledge of them, and they come after me:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:16 - Again, a second time, he said to him, Simon, son of John, have you any love for me? Yes, Lord, he said, you are certain of my love for you. Then take care of my sheep, said Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:17 - He said to him a third time, Simon, son of John, am I dear to you? Now Peter was troubled in his heart because he put the question a third time, Am I dear to you? And he said to him, Lord, you have knowledge of all things; you see that you are dear to me. Jesus said to him, Then give my sheep food.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:32

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:32 - Now the place in the book where he was reading was this: He was taken, like a sheep, to be put to death; and as a lamb is quiet when its wool is being cut, so he made no sound:

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:36

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:36 - As it is said in the holy Writings, Because of you we are put to death every day; we are like sheep ready for destruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 13:20 - Now may the God of peace, who made that great keeper of his flock, even our Lord Jesus, come back from the dead through the blood of the eternal agreement,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:25

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:25 - Because, like sheep, you had gone out of the way; but now you have come back to him who keeps watch over your souls.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 18:13

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 18:13 - And sweet-smelling plants, and perfumes, and wine, and oil, and well crushed grain, and cattle and sheep; and horses and carriages and servants; and souls of men.
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