Ephesians 4:11 And he gave
some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors
and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the
ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the
unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man,
unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: KJV
Pastors - NT:4166
poimen (poy-mane'); of uncertain affinity; a shepherd (literally or
figuratively): KJV - shepherd, pastor.
PASTOR -(pas'-ter) (ro`eh;
poimen; literally, a helper, or feeder of the sheep (the King
James Version Jeremiah 2:8; 3:15; 10:21; 12:10; 17:16; 22:22; 23:1-2, and in
Ephesians 4:11, the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and
American))): Besides the literal sense the word has now a figurative meaning
and refers to the minister appointed over a congregation. This latter meaning
is recognized in the translation of the King James Version. See MINISTRY .
Jeremiah 3:15 And I will
give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge
and understanding. KJV
Shepherd - word naturally of frequent occurrence in
Scripture. Sometimes the word "pastor" is used instead (Jeremiah 2:8;
3:15; 10:21; 12:10; 17:16). This word is used figuratively to represent the
relation of rulers to their subjects and of God to his people (Psalms 23:1;
80:1; Isaiah 40:11; 44:28; Jeremiah 25:34,35; Nahum 3:18; John 10:11,14;
Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25; 5:4).
The duties of a shepherd in
an unenclosed country like Palestine were very onerous. "In early morning
he led forth the flock from the fold, marching at its head to the spot where
they were to be pastured. Here he watched them all day, taking care that none
of the sheep strayed, and if any for a time eluded his watch and wandered away
from the rest, seeking diligently till he found and brought it back. In those
lands sheep require to be supplied regularly with water, and the shepherd for
this purpose has to guide them either to some running stream or to wells dug in
the wilderness and furnished with troughs. At night he brought the flock home
to the fold, counting them as they passed under the rod at the door to assure
himself that none were missing. Nor did his labours always end with sunset.
Often he had to guard the fold through the dark hours from the attack of wild
beasts, or the wily attempts of the prowling thief (see 1 Samuel 17:34).",
Psalms 23:1 The LORD is
my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he
leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in
the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in
the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth
over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and
I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. KJV
I.
Shepherd . . .
a.
OT:7462 ra`ah
(raw-aw'); a primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it;
intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by
extension, to associate with (as a friend): KJV - break, companion, keep company with, devour,
eat up, evil entreat, feed, use as a friend, make friendship with, herdman,
keep [sheeper]-), pastor, shearing house, shepherd, wander, waste.
II.
Shall Not Want . . .
a.
OT:7462 ra`ah
(raw-aw'); a primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it;
intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by
extension, to associate with (as a friend): KJV - break, companion, keep company with, devour,
eat up, evil entreat, feed, use as a friend, make friendship with, herdman,
keep [sheeper]-), pastor, shearing house, shepherd, wander, waste.
b.
