The meaning of “ἁλιεύς”
Understanding halieús reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fisher(-man). - a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher
ἁλιεύς
fisher(-man). - a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:18 | “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.” Word: ἁλιεύς (halieús) | |
| Matthew 4:19 | “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Word: ἁλιεύς (halieús) | |
| Mark 1:16 | “Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.” Word: ἁλιεύς (halieús) | |
| Mark 1:17 | “And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.” Word: ἁλιεύς (halieús) | |
| Luke 5:2 | “And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.” Word: ἁλιεύς (halieús) |