Berean Strong's Lexicon prosphagion: Fish, food, something to eat Original Word: προσφάγιον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "πρός" (pros, meaning "toward" or "in addition to") and "φαγείν" (phagein, meaning "to eat"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "prosphagion," the concept of fish as food can be related to Hebrew words like דָּג (dag, Strong's H1709), meaning "fish." Usage: The term "prosphagion" refers to a meal or food, specifically fish, that is eaten as an accompaniment to bread. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the food that Jesus prepared for His disciples after His resurrection. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Mediterranean world, fish was a common staple in the diet, especially for those living near the Sea of Galilee. Meals often consisted of bread and fish, which were readily available and affordable for the average person. The act of sharing a meal was a significant cultural practice, symbolizing fellowship and community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pros and phagomai Definition a relish (eaten with bread), spec. fish NASB Translation fish (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4371: προσφάγιονπροσφάγιον, προσφαγιου, τό (προσφάγειν (cf. πρός, IV. 2)), equivalent to ὄψον (on which see ὀψάριον), anything eaten with bread (Moeris (edited by Piers., p. 274, 1): ὄψον ἀττικως, προσφάγιον ἑλληνικως): spoken of fish boiled or broiled, John 21:5 (Schol., Lexicons (Moschion 55, p. 26; Roehl, Inscriptions graec. 395 a. 12)). Cf. Fischer, De vitiis lexamples etc., p. 697f; Sturz, Dial. Maced. et Alex., p. 191. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fishNeuter of a presumed derivative of a compound of pros and phago; something eaten in addition to bread, i.e. A relish (specially, fish; compare opsarion) -- meat. see GREEK pros see GREEK phago see GREEK opsarion Forms and Transliterations προσφαγιον προσφάγιον prosphagion prosphágionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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