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Jesus is spoken of as the good shepherd ; chief shepherd (1 Peter 5:4); great shepherd (Hebrews 13:20); the one shepherd . "He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and will gently lead those that have their young" ( Isaiah 40:11 ) is a picture drawn from pastoral life of Yahweh's ...
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. A shepherd during the time of the Old Testament was often, but not always, a child. Whatever his age, the shepherd’s job was to protect his flock and guide them to good pastures with plenty of food and slow-moving, easily accessible water. If fed grass of poor quality, the sheep would be malnourished.
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. 1. ( n.) A man employed in tending, feeding, and guarding sheep, esp. a flock grazing at large. 2. ( n.) The pastor of a church; one with the religious guidance of others. 3. ( v. t.) To tend as a shepherd; to guard, herd, lead, or drive, as a shepherd.
Jul 22, 2023 · The term shepherd in the Bible refers to a leader or caretaker who guides and protects a flock of sheep. It is a metaphor used to describe the role of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd who lovingly cares for and leads His followers. Just as a shepherd watches over his sheep, Jesus watches over His people, providing guidance, protection, and ...
David was also a shepherd when God called him to be king of Israel (1 Sam 16:11ff.). The life of the shepherd was excellent preparation for one who should lead God’s people (cf. Amos 1:1). From the idea of the shepherd as a protector and leader of the flock, came the concept of God as the Shepherd of Israel.
Nov 15, 2023 · The Bible often uses shepherds to illustrate qualities and traits of truth, faith, and right moral behaviour. A shepherd is someone who looks after and guides a flock of sheep. The Bible refers to God as being a shepherd, providing guidance and direction to His people, the Israelites. The Psalmist David wrote in Psalm 23, “The Lord is my ...
A more detailed explanation of the God-as-shepherd metaphor can be found in Isa 40:11, in which God is described as a tender shepherd who cares for his people, the gentle flock. Likewise, the author of the well-known Ps 23 proclaims, “the Lord is my shepherd” who protects his flock from evil. This image of God as the shepherd-protector no ...
