GreekG0293Noun (Neuter)

ἀμφίβληστρον

amphiblēstron

2Occurrences
G0293Strong's #
Noun (Neuter)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

a (fishing) net (as thrown about the fish)

from a compound of the base of G297 (ἀμφότερος) and G906 (βάλλω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
something thrown around, as a garment; spec., a casting-net.
LXX: chiefly for חֵרֶם

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Neuter)

Morphology Code

G:N-N

Full Description

Greek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

ἀμφίβληστρον appears 2 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

Matthew 4:18BSB

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

Mark 1:16BSB

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

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