Strong’s G4263 · Greek
πρόβατον
próbaton
Definition
something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively)
Etymology
probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω);
Where the KJV renders it
- sheep(-fold)
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