Biblica Analytica
H1771 Hebrew

דַּיָּג

day.yag

fisher

Lexicon Entry

Definition
fisher
Transliteration
day.yag
Strong's Number
H1771
Occurrences
2
Semantic Domain
Food & Drink

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

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.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H1771
Lemma
דַּיָּג
Transliteration
day.yag
Definition
fisher
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text