Amphíblēstron — G293

Definition

neuter noun

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

1. specifically, a net for fishing (casting-net)

Usually translated as

net

Origin

from a compound of the base of G297 and G906

• amphóteros (G297)
• bállō (G906)

Occurrences

Amphíblēstron occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (1)

• Matthew 4:18 — And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net (ἀμφίβληστρον) into the sea: for they were fishers.
• Mark 1:16 — Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net (ἀμφίβληστρον) into the sea: for they were fishers.