ποίμνιον

A. = ποίμνη, esp. of sheep, Hdt. 2.2, 3.65 (v.l.), S. OT 761, 1028, Pl. R. 416a, etc.; of goats, IG 12.45.3 (dub.): pl., head of cattle, π. τρισχίλια LXX 1 Ki. 25.2.

II. metaph. of disciples, Ev.Luc. 12.32, al.; π. Θεοῦ 1 Ep.Pet. 5.2.