The meaning of “πρόβατον”
Understanding próbaton reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably neuter of a presumed derivative of προβαίνω sheep(-fold). - something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (s...
πρόβατον
probably neuter of a presumed derivative of προβαίνω sheep(-fold). - something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:12 | “How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.” Word: πρόβατον (próbaton) | |
| Mark 14:27 | “And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.” Word: πρόβατον (próbaton) | |
| Luke 15:6 | “And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.” Word: πρόβατον (próbaton) | |
| John 10:11 | “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” Word: πρόβατον (próbaton) | |
| Acts 8:32 | “The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:” Word: πρόβατον (próbaton) |