δίκτυον
díktyon
net
A net, especially a woven or knotted device for catching fish, birds, or other animals; in most New Testament and common Hellenistic usage, a fishing net, with emphasis on the physical structure and function of the device as spread, lowered, or cast into water to ensnare aquatic animals. By extension, may be used metaphorically (rarely) for means of entrapment.
John 21:8 · Word #22
Lexicon G1350
| Lemma | δίκτυον |
| Transliteration | díktyon |
| Strong's | G1350 |
| Definition | A net, especially a woven or knotted device for catching fish, birds, or other animals; in most New Testament and common Hellenistic usage, a fishing net, with emphasis on the physical structure and function of the device as spread, lowered, or cast into water to ensnare aquatic animals. By extension, may be used metaphorically (rarely) for means of entrapment. |
Morphology N ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | net |
| Literal | net |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δίκτυον |
| Strong's | G1350 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1350-02
a woven net
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,ANS); denotes one net functioning as an object in a clause. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Net" reflects the primary sense of a tied or woven device for catching animals, especially fish, rooted in the concept of binding or weaving. The accusative singular neuter form indicates a single net as the direct object. |
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