Chain Study Through the Bible

Shepherd

Trace the theme of Shepherd chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to 1 Peter.

46

Verses

22

Books

16

Old Testament

6

New Testament

24

Sub-topics

The Chain of Shepherd Through Scripture

Old Testament16 books

Genesis

Old Testament6 references
Genesis 4:2-- Abel
Genesis 29:2-10-- Waters the flocks
Genesis 29:9-- Rachel
Genesis 31:38-40-- One who cares for flocks of sheep
Genesis 46:34-- Was an abomination to the Egyptians

+ 1 more reference

AbelWaters the flocksRachelOne who cares for flocks of sheep+2 more

Exodus

Old Testament2 references
Exodus 2:16-- The daughters of Jethro
Exodus 3:1-- Moses
The daughters of JethroMoses

Leviticus

Old Testament1 reference
Leviticus 27:32-- Counts the flock

Numbers

Old Testament1 reference
Numbers 32:16-- Keeps the flocks in folds

1 Samuel

Old Testament3 references
1 Samuel 16:11-- David
1 Samuel 17:34,35-- David the, defends his flock against a lion and a bear
1 Samuel 24:3-- Keeps the flocks in folds
DavidDavid the, defends his flock against a lion and a bearKeeps the flocks in folds

2 Samuel

Old Testament2 references
2 Samuel 7:8-- Keeps the flocks in folds
2 Samuel 7:8-- David
Keeps the flocks in foldsDavid

2 Chronicles

Old Testament1 reference
2 Chronicles 26:10-- Watch towers

Job

Old Testament1 reference
Job 30:1-- Dogs of

Psalms

Old Testament6 references
Psalms 23:2-- Causes the flock to rest
Psalms 23-- Of God' s care
Psalms 78:52,53-- One who cares for flocks of sheep
Psalms 78:70-- David
Psalms 78:52-- Of God' s care

+ 1 more reference

Causes the flock to restOf God' s careOne who cares for flocks of sheepDavid

Song of Solomon

Old Testament1 reference
Song of Solomon 1:7-- Causes the flock to rest

Isaiah

Old Testament2 references
Isaiah 40:11-- A name given to Jesus
Isaiah 44:28-- A name given to Cyrus
A name given to JesusA name given to Cyrus

Jeremiah

Old Testament3 references
Jeremiah 31:10-- One who cares for flocks of sheep
Jeremiah 33:12-- Causes the flock to rest
Jeremiah 33:13-- Counts the flock
One who cares for flocks of sheepCauses the flock to restCounts the flock

Ezekiel

Old Testament1 reference
Ezekiel 34-- Of prophets, priests, Levites, and civil authorities

Amos

Old Testament1 reference
Amos 3:12-- One who cares for flocks of sheep

Micah

Old Testament1 reference
Micah 4:8-- Watch towers

Zechariah

Old Testament1 reference
Zechariah 13:7-- Of Christ
400 Years of Silence
New Testament6 books

Matthew

New Testament2 references
Matthew 25:32-- Keeps the sheep and goats apart
Matthew 26:31-- Of Christ
Keeps the sheep and goats apartOf Christ

Mark

New Testament1 reference
Mark 14:27-- A name given to Jesus

Luke

New Testament2 references
Luke 2:8-- One who cares for flocks of sheep
Luke 2:8-20-- Angels appeared to
One who cares for flocks of sheepAngels appeared to

John

New Testament4 references
John 10:3-5-- Knows each one of his flock by name
John 10:1-- Keeps the flocks in folds
John 10:1-16-- Of Christ
John 10:11-- A name given to Jesus
Knows each one of his flock by nameKeeps the flocks in foldsOf ChristA name given to Jesus

Hebrews

New Testament1 reference
Hebrews 13:20-- Of Christ

1 Peter

New Testament3 references
1 Peter 2:25-- Of Christ
1 Peter 2:25-- A name given to Jesus
1 Peter 5:4-- A name given to Jesus
Of ChristA name given to Jesus

What This Chain Teaches

  • 1

    This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to 1 Peter, spanning the full scope of Scripture.

  • 2

    The chain bridges both testaments with 16 Old Testament and 6 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.

  • 3

    Shepherd is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.

  • 4

    With 24 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Shepherd in biblical theology.

Sub-Topics in This Chain

24 aspects of Shepherd found in Scripture

One who cares for flocks of sheep(5 verses)
David the, defends his flock against a lion and a bear(1 verse)
Causes the flock to rest(3 verses)
Counts the flock(2 verses)
Knows each one of his flock by name(1 verse)
Keeps the sheep and goats apart(1 verse)
Waters the flocks(1 verse)
Keeps the flocks in folds(4 verses)
Watch towers(2 verses)
Dogs of(1 verse)
Was an abomination to the Egyptians(1 verse)
Angels appeared to(1 verse)
INSTANCES OF(0 verses)
Abel(1 verse)
Rachel(1 verse)
The daughters of Jethro(1 verse)
Moses(1 verse)
David(3 verses)
FIGURATIVE(1 verse)
Of God' s care(3 verses)

... and 4 more sub-topics

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