Biblica Analytica

דַּיָּג

day.yag (H1771)

fisher

2 verses 2 books OT 2 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The Hebrew word דַּיָּג (day.yag) is defined as a "fisher." Its occurrence in the Bible is limited to two instances, suggesting a specific or perhaps idiomatic usage. This word belongs to the semantic domain of "Food & Drink," which implies a direct connection to sources of sustenance. As a "fisher," the term's meaning is straightforward, likely referring to a person or occupation involved in catching or harvesting fish. The range of usage is thus narrowly focused on a particular profession. The significance of this word lies in its connection to basic human needs, specifically the provision of food.

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Isaiah 19:8

The fishermen will lament, and all those who fish in the Nile will mourn, and those who spread nets on the waters will languish.

Jeremiah 16:16

“Behold, I will send for many fishermen,” says Yahweh, “and they will fish them up. Afterward I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them from every mountain, from every hill, and out of the clefts of the rocks.