231. halieus

Lexicon

halieus: Fisherman

Original Word: ἁλιεύς
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: halieus
Pronunciation: hah-lee-YOOS
Phonetic Spelling: (hal-ee-yoos')
Definition: Fisherman
Meaning: a fisherman.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fisherman.

From hals; a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher -- fisher(-man).

see GREEK hals

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hals (the sea)
Definition
a fisherman
NASB Translation
fishermen (3), fishers (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 231: ἁλεευς

[ἁλεευς, ὁ, T WH uniformly for ἁλιεύς, see Tdf.'s note on Mark 1:16 and N. T. edition 7, Proleg., p. 1; especially edition 8, Proleg., p. 82f; WHs Appendix, p. 151.]

STRONGS NT 231: ἁλιεύςἁλιεύς, (έως (ὁ (ἅλς, ἁλός, the sea) (from Homer down); a fisherman, fisher: Matthew 4:18; Mark 1:16; Luke 5:2 — in all which passages T and WH have ἁλεεῖς from the form ἁλεεύς, which see.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἅλς (hals), meaning "salt" or "sea."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1771 דָּיָג (dayag): Fisherman
• H1709 דָּג (dag): Fish

These Hebrew terms are used in the Old Testament to describe those who catch fish and the fish themselves, providing a cultural and historical context for the New Testament usage of ἁλιεύς. The profession of fishing is depicted in various passages, illustrating its importance in ancient Israelite society.

Usage: The term ἁλιεύς is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who engage in fishing, often highlighting their profession or role in society. It is used both literally and metaphorically to describe those who "fish" for people, as in the calling of the disciples.

Context: The term ἁλιεύς appears in the New Testament primarily in the context of the calling of Jesus' first disciples, who were fishermen by trade. This profession was common in the regions surrounding the Sea of Galilee, where fishing was a significant industry. The calling of fishermen as disciples is symbolic, as Jesus transforms their vocation from catching fish to "fishing for people," indicating a shift from a physical to a spiritual mission.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls Simon Peter and his brother Andrew, saying, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19, BSB). Similarly, in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus calls James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were also fishermen (Mark 1:16-20, BSB). The metaphor of fishing for people underscores the disciples' new role in spreading the Gospel and gathering believers into the Kingdom of God.

The life of a fisherman in the first century was challenging, requiring skill, patience, and perseverance. These qualities were essential for the disciples' future ministry. The imagery of fishing is further used in the parables of Jesus, such as the Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47-50, BSB), where the Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a net that gathers fish of every kind.

The profession of fishing also serves as a backdrop for several miracles, including the miraculous catch of fish (Luke 5:1-11, BSB) and the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus by the Sea of Tiberias, where He instructs the disciples to cast their net on the right side of the boat, resulting in a large catch (John 21:1-14, BSB).

Forms and Transliterations

αλεεις ἁλεεῖς αλιείς ἁλιεῖς αλιέων alieis halieis halieîs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 4:18 N-NMP
GRK: ἦσαν γὰρ ἁλιεῖς
NAS: into the sea; for they were fishermen.
KJV: for they were fishers.
INT: they were indeed fishermen

Matthew 4:19 N-AMP
GRK: ποιήσω ὑμᾶς ἁλιεῖς ἀνθρώπων
NAS: Me, and I will make you fishers of men.
KJV: I will make you fishers of men.
INT: I will make you fishers of men

Mark 1:16 N-NMP
GRK: ἦσαν γὰρ ἁλιεῖς
NAS: in the sea; for they were fishermen.
KJV: for they were fishers.
INT: they were indeed fishermen

Mark 1:17 N-AMP
GRK: ὑμᾶς γενέσθαι ἁλιεῖς ἀνθρώπων
NAS: you become fishers of men.
KJV: you to become fishers of men.
INT: you to become fishers of men

Luke 5:2 N-NMP
GRK: οἱ δὲ ἁλιεῖς ἀπ' αὐτῶν
NAS: at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had gotten
KJV: but the fishermen were gone
INT: but [the] fishermen from them

Strong's Greek 231
5 Occurrences

ἁλιεῖς — 5 Occ.