Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
net
Usage: ἀμφίβληστρον, -ου, τό (ἀμφιβάλλω), [in LXX chiefly for חֵרֶם ;] something thrown around, as a garment; spec., a casting-net: Mat.4:18.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G293
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
5
Strong's G293 Quick Answer
Strong's G293 ἀμφίβληστρον (amphiblestron) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. amphiblestron (am-fib'-lace-tron) n. 1. a (fishing) net (as thrown about the fish) [from a compound of the base of G297 and G906] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include net. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- amphiblestron (am-fib'-lace-tron) n. 1. a (fishing) net (as thrown about the fish) [from a compound of the base of G297 and G906]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- net
Meaning and Definition
amphiblestron (am-fib'-lace-tron) n. 1. a (fishing) net (as thrown about the fish) [from a compound of the base of G297 and G906] KJV: net Root(s): G297, G906
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G293. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G293 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render amphiblestron, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
net
Matthew 4:18
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How Strong's G293 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 5 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G293 (ἀμφίβληστρον) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Ecclesiastes 9:12 — ἀμφιβλήστρῳ
- Habakkuk 1:15 — ἀμφιβλήστρῳ
- Habakkuk 1:16 — ἀμφιβλήστρῳ
- Habakkuk 1:17 — ἀμφίβληστρον
- Psalms 140:10 — ἀμφιβλήστρῳ
Strong's G293 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G293 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
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.
Strong's G293 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Sinners shall fall by their own net: I am alone until I shall escape.
For surely man also knows not his time: As fish that are taken in an evil net, And as birds that are caught in a snare; Even thus the sons of men are snared at an evil time, When it falls suddenly upon them.
He has brought up destruction with a hook, and drawn one with a casting net, and caught another in his drags: therefore shall his heart rejoice and be glad.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G293.
Sinners shall fall by their own net: I am alone until I shall escape.
For surely man also knows not his time: As fish that are taken in an evil net, And as birds that are caught in a snare; Even thus the sons of men are snared at an evil time, When it falls suddenly upon them.
He has brought up destruction with a hook, and drawn one with a casting net, and caught another in his drags: therefore shall his heart rejoice and be glad.
Therefore will he sacrifice to his drag, and burn incense to his casting net, because by them he has made his portion fat, and his meats choice.
Therefore will he cast his net, and will not spare to slay the nations continually.
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.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G293, grouped by book.
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Habakkuk 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G293 FAQ
What does amphiblestron (ἀμφίβληστρον) mean?
Amphiblestron (Strong's G293) is a Greek word most simply glossed "net". amphiblestron (am-fib'-lace-tron) n. 1. a (fishing) net (as thrown about the fish) [from a compound of the base of G297 and G906]
How many times is amphiblestron (ἀμφίβληστρον) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G293 across 5 books.
Where can I study amphiblestron (ἀμφίβληστρον) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G293 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate amphiblestron (ἀμφίβληστρον)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as net. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G293 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G293, with linked reader references where each row is available.