1728. davvag

Lexicon

davvag: Fisherman

Original Word: דַּוָּג
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: davvag
Pronunciation: dav-vawg'
Phonetic Spelling: (dav-vawg')
Definition: Fisherman
Meaning: a fisherman

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fisher

An orthographical variation of dag as a denominative (dayag); a fisherman -- fisher.

see HEBREW dag

see HEBREW dayag

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dag
Definition
a fisherman
NASB Translation
fishermen (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[דַּיָּג] noun masculine^{Ezekiel 47:10} fisher, fisherman, only plural דַּיָּגִים Isaiah 19:8, דַּיָּגִים Qr Jeremiah 16:16 (Kt דוגים), דַּוָּגִיםEzekiel 47:10 & Kt Jeremiah 16:16.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּוַג (dāwag), which means "to fish" or "to catch fish."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is Strong's G231 • ἁλιεύς (halieus), which also means "fisherman." This term is used in the New Testament to describe the profession of several of Jesus' disciples before they were called to follow Him. The parallel between the Hebrew דַּוָּג and the Greek ἁλιεύς underscores the continuity of the fishing metaphor across both Testaments, illustrating the enduring significance of this occupation in biblical narratives.

Usage: The term דַּוָּג is used in the context of describing individuals who engage in the act of fishing, typically for livelihood or sustenance.

Context: The Hebrew term דַּוָּג (dāwāg) appears in the context of ancient Israelite society, where fishing was a common occupation, especially in regions near bodies of water such as the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan River, and the Mediterranean Sea. Fishermen played a vital role in the economy and daily life, providing a staple food source for the community. The practice of fishing is mentioned in various biblical narratives, illustrating its significance in the cultural and economic landscape of the time.

In the Old Testament, fishing is often used metaphorically to describe the gathering of people or the judgment of nations. The imagery of fishermen casting nets and drawing in fish is employed to convey messages of divine intervention and the fulfillment of God's purposes. The occupation of fishing required skill, patience, and knowledge of the waters, reflecting the diligence and perseverance needed in spiritual endeavors.

The role of fishermen is further highlighted in the New Testament, where several of Jesus' disciples, including Peter, Andrew, James, and John, were called from their fishing boats to become "fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19, BSB). This calling signifies the transition from a physical occupation to a spiritual mission, emphasizing the transformative power of following Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

דַּוָּגִ֗ים דוגים davvaGim daw·wā·ḡîm dawwāḡîm

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 47:10
HEB: ק) עָלָ֜יו דַּוָּגִ֗ים מֵעֵ֥ין גֶּ֙דִי֙
NAS: And it will come about that fishermen will stand
KJV: And it shall come to pass, [that] the fishers shall stand
INT: abide beside fishermen Engedi against

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1728
1 Occurrence

daw·wā·ḡîm — 1 Occ.