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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 7784 shepherd
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
7000 God’s people
7700 Leadership and the people of God
7784 shepherd
7784 shepherd
- 7785 shepherd, as occupation
- 7786 shepherd, as king and leader
- 7787 shepherd, God the
- 7788 shepherd, Jesus Christ as
- 7789 shepherd, as church leader
7784 shepherd
The work of a shepherd was important and responsible in the rural world of ancient Palestine. Since it involved leading, protecting and feeding a flock, it is seen as a metaphor for the task of leadership. Scripture declares that God is the Shepherd of his people.
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
