THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

23:1		World English Bible The Lord is my shepherd There are two allegories in this Psalm which are admirably well adapted to the purpose for which they are produced, and supported both with art and elegance. The first is that of a shepherd; the second, that of a great feast, set out by a host the most kind and the most liberal As a flock, they have the most excellent pasture; as guests, they have the most nutritive and abundant fare. God condescends to call himself the Shepherd of his people, and his followers are considered as a flock under his guidance and direction. 1. He leads them out and in, so that they find pasture and safety. 2. He knows where to feed them, and in the course of his grace and providence leads them in the way in which they should go. 3. He watches over them and keeps them from being destroyed by ravenous beasts. 4. If any have strayed, he brings them back. 5. He brings them to the shade in times of scorching heat; in times of persecution and affliction, he finds out an asylum for them. 6. He takes care that they shall lack no manner of thing that is good. SHEPHERD - PASTOR SAME STRONG'S NUMBER STRONGS NO.         GREEK WORD 4166   shepherd     poimhn SAME GREEK WORD 4166   pastor        poimhn  The Septuagint LXX (70) is a very early translation of the Hebrew Old Testament used by the N.T. Apostles. Psalm 23's "Shepherd"same as John 10's shepherd, and Ephesians Psalm 23:	itents, all true believers
	1	Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.
	2	He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
	3	He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name`s sake.
	4	Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
	5	You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed my head with oil. My cup runs over.
	6	Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in Yahweh`s house forever  Jesus Christ pictures Himse;f as the "Good Pastor" or "Shepherd" same Greek word.  He listens and understands me like no one else. JOHN 10: 8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep would not listen to them. pavnteß o&soi h\lqon Ípro; ejmou'Ñ klevptai eijsi;n kai; lh/staiv: ajll# oujk h~kousan aujtw'n ta; provbata. 9 I am the Door. If any one enters by me, he will find safety, and will go in and out and find pasture. ejgwv eijmi hJ quvra: dij ejmou' ejavn tiß eijsevlqh/ swqhvsetai kai; eijseleuvsetai kai; ejxeleuvsetai kai; nomh;n euJrhvsei. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy: I have come that they may have Life, and may have it in abundance. oJ klevpthß oujk e~rcetai eij mh; i&na klevyh/ kai; quvsh/ kai; ajpolevsh/: ejgw; h\lqon i&na zwh;n e~cwsin kai; perisso;n e~cwsin. 11 "I am the Good Shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his very life for the sheep. The Lord will give His believers pastors-shepherds to feed His believers.  (pastors-shepherds same Greek) Jeremiah 3:15 I will give you shepherds (poimos-pastors) according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.  (LXX) jEgwv eijmi oJ poimh;n oJ kalovß: oJ poimh;n oJ kalo;ß th;n yuch;n aujtou' tivqhsin uJpe;r tw'n probavtwn: .