The meaning of “ὀψάριον”
Understanding opsárion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of ὀπτός fish. - a relish to other food (as if cooked sauce), i.e. (speciall...
ὀψάριον
neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of ὀπτός fish. - a relish to other food (as if cooked sauce), i.e. (specially), fish (presumably salted and dried as a condiment)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 6:9 | “There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?” Word: ὀψάριον (opsárion) | |
| John 6:11 | “And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.” Word: ὀψάριον (opsárion) | |
| John 21:9 | “As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.” Word: ὀψάριον (opsárion) | |
| John 21:10 | “Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.” Word: ὀψάριον (opsárion) | |
| John 21:13 | “Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.” Word: ὀψάριον (opsárion) |