Lexical Summary davvag: Fisherman Original Word: דַּוָּג 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 Originfrom dag Definition a fisherman NASB Translation fishermen (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [דַּיָּג] noun masculineEzekiel 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 Biblical Occurrence The noun denotes “fisherman” and appears only once, Ezekiel 47:10. Its placement in Ezekiel’s climactic temple-vision magnifies the word’s importance beyond mere frequency. Ezekiel 47:10: “Fishermen will stand by the shore; from En Gedi to En Eglaim there will be places to spread fishnets. The fish will be of many kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea.” Historical Setting of Fishing in Ancient Israel Fishing was a core livelihood for Israelites dwelling near the Mediterranean, the Sea of Galilee, and the Jordan River. Methods included casting nets (Matthew 4:18), drag-nets (Matthew 13:47), and line-hooks (Isaiah 19:8). Fish supplied protein, oil, and trade goods; dried or salted catch traveled easily to inland markets. In the exilic era Ezekiel addressed, Judah’s fishing culture had suffered ruin along with its agriculture. Restoration of fishing therefore symbolized social and economic rebirth. Theological Significance within Ezekiel 40–48 1. River of Life: The temple stream flowing eastward (Ezekiel 47:1-12) turns the Dead Sea’s sterile waters into a teeming ecosystem. The sudden reappearance of professional fishermen underscores the total reversal of the curse that once blighted the land (Genesis 3:17-19). Intercanonical Connections • Prophetic Imagery: Jeremiah 16:16 foresees God sending “many fishermen” to gather scattered Israelites. Ezekiel’s vision answers that promise in eschatological fullness. Ministry Implications 1. Hope for Renewal: Churches laboring in spiritually “dead seas” may trust God to create vitality where none existed, restoring vocations, families, and communities. Practical Application for Today • Pray for local economies: Ask the Lord to bless honest industry so that communities experience tangible signs of His kingdom. The solitary Hebrew term thus anchors a sweeping vision: a restored land bustling with fishermen, a foretaste of the Messiah’s redemptive reign that transforms wastelands into waters of life and summons His people to join the harvest. Forms and Transliterations דַּוָּגִ֗ים דוגים davvaGim daw·wā·ḡîm dawwāḡîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |
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