Strong's Lexicon halieus: Fisherman Original Word: ἁλιεύς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἅλς (hals), meaning "salt" or "sea." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for a fisherman is not directly listed in Strong's Concordance, but related terms include: - H1709 (דָּג, dag): Fish - H1771 (דָּגוֹן, dagon): Fish, fish-god Usage: The term "halieus" refers to a person who catches fish for a living. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who were engaged in the occupation of fishing, a common trade in the regions surrounding the Sea of Galilee. Cultural and Historical Background: Fishing was a significant industry in the first-century Mediterranean world, particularly in Galilee. Fishermen were typically part of the working class, and their work was labor-intensive, involving the use of nets and boats. The Sea of Galilee was a central hub for fishing activities, and many of Jesus' early disciples, including Peter, Andrew, James, and John, were fishermen by trade. This occupation was not only a means of livelihood but also held symbolic significance in the teachings of Jesus, who called His disciples to become "fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hals (the sea) Definition a fisherman NASB Translation fishermen (3), fishers (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 231: ἁλεευς[ἁλεευς, ὁ, T WH uniformly for ἁλιεύς, see Tdf.'s note on Mark 1:16 and N. T. edition 7, Proleg., p. 1; especially edition 8, Proleg., p. 82f; WHs Appendix, p. 151.] STRONGS NT 231: ἁλιεύςἁλιεύς, (έως (ὁ (ἅλς, ἁλός, the sea) (from Homer down); a fisherman, fisher: Matthew 4:18; Mark 1:16; Luke 5:2 — in all which passages T and WH have ἁλεεῖς from the form ἁλεεύς, which see. From hals; a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher -- fisher(-man). see GREEK hals Englishman's Concordance Matthew 4:18 N-NMPGRK: ἦσαν γὰρ ἁλιεῖς NAS: into the sea; for they were fishermen. KJV: for they were fishers. INT: they were indeed fishermen Matthew 4:19 N-AMP Mark 1:16 N-NMP Mark 1:17 N-AMP Luke 5:2 N-NMP |
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