Shepherd in John 10:16 and John 21:16

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Whats the difference between ποιμήν in Jn 10:16 and Ποίμαινε in Jn 21:16?
I am trying to connect the primacy of Peter and his bringing in of the sheep not of the fold in acts 11.

 

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Whats the difference between ποιμήν in Jn 10:16 and Ποίμαινε in Jn 21:16?
I am trying to connect the primacy of Peter and his bringing in of the sheep not of the fold in acts 11.

Strong’s Concordance has:

John 21:16 / G4165 poimainw (to tend as a shepherd of)

1. to feed, to tend a flock, keep sheep
   1a) to rule, govern
   1a1) of rulers
   1a2) to furnish pasture for food
   1a3) to nourish
   1a4) to cherish one’s body, to serve the body
   1a5) to supply the requisites for the soul’s need

John 10:16 / H7200 poimhn (shepherd)

1. a herdsman, esp. a shepherd
   1a) in the parable, he to whose care and control others have committed themselves, and whose precepts they follow
2. metaph.
   2a) the presiding officer, manager, director, of any assembly: so of Christ the Head of the church
   2a1) of the overseers of the Christian assemblies
   2a2) of kings and princes
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   The tasks of a Near Eastern shepherd were: -to watch for enemies trying to attack the sheep -to defend the sheep from attackers -to heal the wounded and sick sheep -to find and save lost or trapped sheep -to love them, sharing their lives and so earning their trust.
   During World War II, a shepherd was a pilot who guided another pilot whose plane was partially disabled back to the base or carrier by flying alongside him to maintain visual contact.