Lexicon sargané: Net Original Word: σάργανα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance basket. Apparently of Hebrew origin (sarag); a basket (as interwoven or wicker-work -- basket. see HEBREW sarag NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin, cf. sarag Definition a plaited rope, hence a hamper, basket NASB Translation basket (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4553: σαργάνῃσαργάνῃ ((properly, 'braided-work', from the root, tark; Fick, Part iii., p. 598; Vanicek, p. 297)), σαργανης, ἡ; 1. a braided rope, a band (Aeschylus suppl. 788). 2. a basket, a basket made of ropes, a hamper (cf. B. D., under the word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σάργανα, the concept of fishing and nets can be related to several Hebrew terms used in the Old Testament. For example, the Hebrew word מִכְמֶרֶת (mikmeret, Strong's Hebrew 4365) refers to a net, and דָּג (dag, Strong's Hebrew 1709) means fish. These terms appear in various contexts, such as in the prophetic imagery of judgment and deliverance (e.g., Habakkuk 1:14-17) and in the practical descriptions of fishing activities (e.g., Ezekiel 47:10). Usage: The word σάργανα is not directly used in the New Testament text. However, it is related to the context of fishing, which is a common theme in the Gospels, particularly in the calling of the disciples and the parables of Jesus. Context: The term σάργανα, while not explicitly mentioned in the New Testament, is significant in understanding the cultural and occupational backdrop of many of Jesus' disciples, who were fishermen by trade. Fishing was a vital industry in the regions surrounding the Sea of Galilee, and the use of nets was a primary method for catching fish. The imagery of fishing and nets is employed by Jesus in His teachings, such as in the Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47-50), where the kingdom of heaven is likened to a net that gathers fish of every kind. This parable illustrates the final judgment, where the righteous are separated from the wicked. The concept of fishing also appears in the calling of the first disciples, where Jesus tells Simon Peter and Andrew, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19, BSB). This metaphor highlights the mission of the disciples to gather people into the kingdom of God, much like fish are gathered into nets. |
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