Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “דַּיָּג”
Understanding dayâg reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fisher. - a fisherman 1) fisherman, fisher
H1771
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
דַּיָּג
Phoneticdah-yawg'
Transliterationdayâg
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fisher. - a fisherman 1) fisherman, fisher
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 19:8 | “The fishers also shall mourn, and all they that cast angle into the brooks shall lament, and they that spread nets upon the waters shall languish.” Word: דַּיָּג (dayâg) | |
| Jeremiah 16:16 | “Behold, I will send for many fishers, saith the Lord, and they shall fish them; and after will I send for many hunters, and they shall hunt them from every mountain, and from every hill, and out of the holes of the rocks.” Word: דַּיָּג (dayâg) |