Strong's Lexicon amphiblestron: Net Original Word: ἀμφίβληστρον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀμφιβάλλω (amphiballō), meaning "to throw around" or "to cast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "amphiblestron," the concept of fishing nets is present in the Old Testament. For example, the Hebrew word מִכְמֹרֶת (mikmoret, Strong's H4365) refers to a net used for catching fish. Usage: The term "amphiblestron" specifically refers to a type of fishing net. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the nets employed by fishermen, particularly in the context of the calling of the first disciples by Jesus. The word conveys the idea of a net that is cast into the sea to catch fish, symbolizing the act of gathering or capturing. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Mediterranean world, fishing was a common occupation, especially around the Sea of Galilee. Fishermen used various types of nets, including the amphiblestron, which was likely a circular or bell-shaped net that could be thrown by hand. This method of fishing required skill and teamwork, as the net had to be cast accurately to encircle fish. The use of nets was a familiar image to Jesus' audience, making it a powerful metaphor for His call to "fish for people" (Matthew 4:19). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 293: ἀμφίβληστρονἀμφίβληστρον, , τό (ἀμφιβάλλω), in Greek writings anything thrown around one to impede his motion, as chains, a garment; specifically, a net for fishing (casting-net): Mark 1:16 R G L; Matthew 4:18. (the Sept.; Hesiod scut. 215; Herodotus 1, 141; Athen. 10, 72, p. 450.) (Synonym: see δίκτυον, and cf. Trench, § lxiv.; B. D. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance net. From a compound of the base of amphoteros and ballo; a (fishing) net (as thrown about the fish) -- net. see GREEK amphoteros see GREEK ballo Forms and Transliterations αμφιβληστρον αμφίβληστρον ἀμφίβληστρον αμφιβλήστρω αμφιβολείς amphiblestron amphiblēstron amphíblestron amphíblēstronLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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