προσφάγιον

prosphagionNoun (Neuter)G4371

fish

From: neuter of a presumed derivative of a compound of G4314 (πρός) and G5315 (φάγω);

Short Definition

something eaten in addition to bread, i.e. a relish (specially, fish; compare G3795 (ὀψάριον))

Full Lexicon Entry

Hellenistic for ὄψον ὀψάριον) a relish or dainty (esp, cooked fish), to be eaten with bread: (have ye taken any fish, Field, Notes, 109; Abbott, Essays, 105; cf. M, Pr., 170n; MM, Exp., xxi).

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
1

Key Passages

  • John 21:5

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