Lexicon davvag or diyyag: Fisherman Original Word: דַּיָּג Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fisher From diyg; a fisherman -- fisher. see HEBREW diyg NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dag, see davvag. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root דּוּג (dûg), which means "to fish."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G231: ἁλιεύς (halieus) • A fisherman, used in the New Testament to describe the disciples of Jesus who were called from their fishing trade to become "fishers of men" (e.g., Matthew 4:19, Mark 1:17). Usage: The term דַּיָּג is used in the context of describing individuals who engage in the activity of fishing, typically for livelihood or sustenance. Context: The Hebrew term דַּיָּג (dayyāg) appears in the Old Testament to denote a fisherman, an occupation of significant importance in ancient Israel due to the proximity to bodies of water such as the Sea of Galilee and the Mediterranean Sea. Fishing was a common trade, and fishermen were integral to the economy and daily life, providing food and trade goods. The term is used in contexts that highlight the skill and labor involved in fishing, as well as the reliance on divine provision for a successful catch. The occupation of a fisherman is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe the gathering of people, as seen in prophetic and parabolic teachings. Forms and Transliterations הַדַּיָּגִ֔ים הדיגים לְדַיָּגִ֥ים לדיגים had·day·yā·ḡîm haddaiyaGim haddayyāḡîm lə·ḏay·yā·ḡîm ledaiyaGim ləḏayyāḡîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 19:8 HEB: וְאָנוּ֙ הַדַּיָּגִ֔ים וְאָ֣בְל֔וּ כָּל־ KJV: The fishers also shall mourn, INT: will lament the fishers will mourn and all Jeremiah 16:16 2 Occurrences |
|
