232. halieuó

Lexicon

halieuó: To fish, to catch fish

Original Word: ἁλιεύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: halieuó
Pronunciation: ha-lee-YOO-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (hal-ee-yoo'-o)
Definition: To fish, to catch fish
Meaning: I fish.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

go fishing.

From halieus; to be a fisher, i.e. (by implication) to fish -- go a-fishing.

see GREEK halieus

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from halieus
Definition
to fish
NASB Translation
fishing (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 232: ἁλιεύω

ἁλιεύω; (ἁλιεύς); to fish: John 21:3. (Philo, Plutarch.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἁλιεύς (halieús), meaning "fisherman."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1771 דָּגָה (dagah): To multiply, increase, often used in the context of fish.
• H1709 דָּג (dag): Fish, used in various contexts in the Old Testament, including the story of Jonah and the great fish.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term ἁλιεύω, illustrating its significance in the New Testament narrative and its metaphorical application in the life and mission of Jesus' disciples.

Usage: The verb ἁλιεύω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of fishing, often in a literal sense, but also metaphorically in the context of evangelism and discipleship.

Context: The Greek verb ἁλιεύω appears in the New Testament primarily in the context of the calling and activities of Jesus' disciples, many of whom were fishermen by trade. This term is used to describe their occupation and is emblematic of their transformation from fishermen to "fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19, Mark 1:17). The act of fishing, as described by ἁλιεύω, involves skill, patience, and perseverance, qualities that are also essential in the spiritual task of evangelism.

In the Gospels, Jesus calls Simon Peter and Andrew, who were casting a net into the sea, saying, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19, BSB). This metaphorical use of ἁλιεύω highlights the transition from a physical vocation to a spiritual mission. The imagery of fishing is further developed in the miraculous catch of fish (Luke 5:4-10), where Jesus demonstrates His authority over nature and foreshadows the abundant spiritual harvest to come.

The act of fishing, as depicted in the New Testament, also serves as a backdrop for several of Jesus' teachings and miracles, emphasizing themes of provision, faith, and the Kingdom of God. The disciples' experiences as fishermen provided them with a unique perspective on the nature of God's call and the work of the Kingdom.

Forms and Transliterations

αλιευειν αλιεύειν ἁλιεύειν αλιεύσουσιν alieuein halieuein halieúein

Englishman's Concordance

John 21:3 V-PNA
GRK: Πέτρος Ὑπάγω ἁλιεύειν λέγουσιν αὐτῷ
NAS: to them, I am going fishing. They said
KJV: I go a fishing. They say
INT: Peter I go to fish They say to him

Strong's Greek 232
1 Occurrence

ἁλιεύειν — 1 Occ.