shepherd
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7.3
- noun
- /ˈʃɛpərd/
:
pastor
- In times of crisis, the minister took on the role of shepherd, offering comfort to those in need.
- pastor and shepherd
- the Good Shepherd
- shepherd cares for
You know, umm, some of these people are called the Great Shepherd.
- You know, umm, some of these people are called the Great Shepherd.
- You don't deserve the power that science has given you to serve as a shepherd of our future survival on this planet.
Examples
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Pastoral power is anchored in Christian theology and centrally involves the shepherd as the symbolic epitome of a leader.
Academic text (2004) -
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
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And the Lord has told you, you will be the shepherd of My people Israel.
Fiction book (2001) -
We have ears to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd even there, too.
Academic text (1992) -
A shepherd like you, a good shepherd... he knows where his sheep belong.
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You don't deserve the power that science has given you to serve as a shepherd of our future survival on this planet.
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The clergyman acts as a shepherd to his congregation, providing guidance and support.
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As a dedicated shepherd, she leads her group with wisdom and compassion, helping them navigate their spiritual journey.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who leads religious ceremonies and worship in a church or temple
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3.2
A person who gives sermons in a church
53
6.4
A religious leader who leads services and prayers in a church
23
3.9
A person who guides others in religious beliefs and inner life
18
5.4
A Christian priest in charge of a local church
15
4.7
A man who leads services and gives spiritual help in a church
11
6.7
A man who works as a religious leader, like a priest
8
6.8
A man who talks about Christian beliefs in church
5
7.8
A church leader who leads services and cares for a local church
5
8.8
A member of the church who helps a priest with services and care
1
6.0
A man who leads or works in a Christian church
A church leader who shares duties with another leader
A person who gives religious talks to a group of people
Compounds
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2.5
A large, intelligent dog that works in police teams or guides blind people
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Shepherd comes from old words that mean sheep and herd, with 'herd' meaning 'keeper'. That's why a religious leader is often called a shepherd of the 'flock', because they care for and guide their people like a sheep-keeper.