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ἀμφίβληστρον G293
G293 is the Greek word ἀμφίβληστρον, transliterated amphíblēstron. The King James Version most often renders it net.
What it means
a (fishing) net (as thrown about the fish).
Where it comes from
from a compound of the base of G297 (ἀμφότερος) and G906 (βάλλω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: net.
Verses using ἀμφίβληστρον
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 4:18 · KJV
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Mark 1:16 · KJV
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Common questions
What does Strong's G293 mean?
G293 is the Greek word ἀμφίβληστρον (amphíblēstron), meaning a (fishing) net (as thrown about the fish).
How is G293 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it net (2 times).
How many times does G293 appear in the Bible?
ἀμφίβληστρον (amphíblēstron) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G293 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of the base of G297 (ἀμφότερος) and G906 (βάλλω).
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