Berean Strong's Lexicon ichthus: Fish Original Word: ἰχθύς Word Origin: Derived from the primary verb ἰχθύνω (ichthynō), meaning "to swim." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the Hebrew word דָּג (dag, Strong's H1709) is used in the Old Testament to refer to fish, as seen in passages like Jonah 1:17. Usage: The term "ichthus" is used in the New Testament to refer to fish, both in literal and symbolic contexts. It appears in narratives involving fishing, miracles, and teachings of Jesus. The word is often associated with sustenance, provision, and the calling of the disciples. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, fish were a staple in the diet and a common commodity in trade. Fishing was a significant occupation, especially around the Sea of Galilee, where many of Jesus' disciples were fishermen. The symbol of the fish (ichthus) later became an early Christian symbol, representing Jesus Christ. The Greek letters for "ichthus" were used as an acronym for "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior" (Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a fish NASB Translation fish (20). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2486: ἰχθύςἰχθύς, ἰχθύος, ὁ (from Homer down), a fish: Matthew 7:10; Mark 6:38; Luke 5:6; John 21:11, etc.; 1 Corinthians 15:39. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fish. Of uncertain affinity; a fish -- fish. Forms and Transliterations ιχθυας ιχθύας ἰχθύας ιχθυες ιχθύες ἰχθύες ιχθυν ιχθύν ἰχθύν ἰχθὺν ιχθυος ιχθύος ἰχθύος ιχθύς ιχθυων ιχθύων ἰχθύων ιχνευόντων ichthuas ichthues ichthun ichthuon ichthuōn ichthuos ichthyas ichthýas ichthyes ichthýes ichthyn ichthýn ichthỳn ichthyon ichthyōn ichthýon ichthýōn ichthyos ichthýosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 7:10 N-AMSGRK: ἢ καὶ ἰχθὺν αἰτήσει μὴ NAS: he asks for a fish, he will not give KJV: if he ask a fish, will he give him INT: or also a fish he should ask not Matthew 14:17 N-AMP Matthew 14:19 N-AMP Matthew 15:36 N-AMP Matthew 17:27 N-AMS Mark 6:38 N-AMP Mark 6:41 N-AMP Mark 6:41 N-AMP Mark 6:43 N-GMP Luke 5:6 N-GMP Luke 5:9 N-GMP Luke 9:13 N-NMP Luke 9:16 N-AMP Luke 11:11 N-AMS Luke 11:11 N-GMS Luke 24:42 N-GMS John 21:6 N-GMP John 21:8 N-GMP John 21:11 N-GMP 1 Corinthians 15:39 N-GMP Strong's Greek 2486 |