Strong's Lexicon halieuó: To fish, to catch fish Original Word: ἁλιεύω Word Origin: Derived from ἁλιεύς (halieus), meaning "fisherman." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with fishing is דָּגָה (dagah - Strong's H1710), which means "to fish" or "to catch fish." Usage: The verb ἁλιεύω (halieuó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of fishing. It is a literal term referring to the practice of catching fish, a common occupation in the ancient world, particularly in regions surrounding the Sea of Galilee. The term is also used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the calling of Jesus' disciples to become "fishers of men," indicating the mission of spreading the Gospel and bringing people into the Kingdom of God. Cultural and Historical Background: Fishing was a significant industry in the ancient Near East, especially in Galilee, where the Sea of Galilee provided abundant fish. Fishermen were typically hardworking individuals who used nets, boats, and other tools to catch fish. The profession required skill, patience, and perseverance. In the New Testament, several of Jesus' disciples, including Peter, Andrew, James, and John, were fishermen by trade. This background provided a rich metaphor for their new mission as disciples of Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom halieus Definition to fish NASB Translation fishing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 232: ἁλιεύωἁλιεύω; (ἁλιεύς); to fish: John 21:3. (Philo, Plutarch.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance go fishing. From halieus; to be a fisher, i.e. (by implication) to fish -- go a-fishing. see GREEK halieus Forms and Transliterations αλιευειν αλιεύειν ἁλιεύειν αλιεύσουσιν alieuein halieuein halieúeinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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