King James Version
Luke 5:2 in the King James Version says “And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.”
Luke 5:2 · KJV
And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“saw”
G1492used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
“standing”
G2476to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
“by”
G3844properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
“the fishermen”
G231a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e., (by implication) a fisher
“out of”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
This verse is found in the book of Luke. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Luke 5:2 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Luke 5:2 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge