en_tw/bible/other/fisherman.md

985 B

fishermen

fish, fisher

Definition:

Fishermen are men who catch fish from the water as a means of earning money. In the New Testament, the fishermen used large nets to catch fish. The term "fishers" is another name for fishermen.

  • Peter and other apostles worked as fishermen before being called by Jesus.
  • Since the land of Israel was near water, the Bible has many references to fish and fishermen.
  • This term could be translated with a phrase such as "men who catch fish" or "men who earn money by catching fish."
  • The word "fish" can also be a verb that means "to catch fish."

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H1728, H1770, H1771, H2271, G231

Forms Found in the English ULB:

fish, fishermen, fishers