The Shepherd: Bible Usage

One of the most important occupations recorded in the scriptures is that the shepherd. Although the literal keeping of sheep was not particularly important in itself, attributes of this occupation lend it to be an important symbol. Perhaps the best recognised example of a symbolic shepherd is in the son of God, Jesus. In John 10:11, Jesus spoke of himself, “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”

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This Article: The Shepherd: Bible Usage 1. Introduction 2. Shepherds in Early Times 3. The Shepherds of Israel 4. Sheep In the Prophets 5. The Good Shepherd [ Printer View ] (all pages)