The meaning of “δίκτυον”
Understanding díktyon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from a primary verb (to cast) net. - a seine (for fishing)
δίκτυον
probably from a primary verb (to cast) net. - a seine (for fishing)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:21 | “And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.” Word: δίκτυον (díktyon) | |
| Mark 1:19 | “And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.” Word: δίκτυον (díktyon) | |
| Luke 5:5 | “And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” Word: δίκτυον (díktyon) | |
| John 21:8 | “And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.” Word: δίκτυον (díktyon) |