good shepherd

• Metaphorische Bezeichnung für eine Person, die andere führt, beschützt oder für sie sorgt; häufig im religiösen Kontext für Jesus Christus oder einen geistlichen Leiter verwendet.

A metaphorical phrase referring to a person who guides, protects, or cares for others, often used in religious contexts to describe Jesus Christ or a spiritual leader.

1. Religious figureB2formal

   A title for Jesus Christ, referring to his role as a protector and guide for his followers, based on the biblical parable of the Good Shepherd.

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   • The Good Shepherd is a central image in Christian teachings.
   • In the Bible, Jesus says, 'I am the good shepherd.'
   • The church's stained glass window depicts the Good Shepherd with his flock.

2. Metaphor for a leaderC1formal

   A person who guides, protects, and cares for a group of people, especially in a moral or spiritual sense.

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   • The principal acted as a good shepherd for the students.
   • A good shepherd of the community always puts others first.
   • He was considered a good shepherd by his employees.