Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
dragnet
Usage: σαγήνη, -ης, ἡ [in LXX chiefly for חֵרֶם ;] a drag-net, seine: Mat.13:47.† SYN.: ἀμφίβληστρον (which see), δίκτυον (AS)
Strong's Number
G4522
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
5
Strong's G4522 Quick Answer
Strong's G4522 σαγήνη (sagene) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sagene (sag-ay'-nay) n. 1. a "seine" for fishing [from a derivative of satto "to equip" meaning furniture, especially a pack-saddle (which in the East is merely a bag of netted rope)] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include nets, cast, sea, place, and lord. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- sagene (sag-ay'-nay) n. 1. a "seine" for fishing [from a derivative of satto "to equip" meaning furniture, especially a pack-saddle (which in the East is merely a bag of netted rope)]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- nets, cast, sea, place, and lord
Meaning and Definition
sagene (sag-ay'-nay) n. 1. a "seine" for fishing [from a derivative of satto "to equip" meaning furniture, especially a pack-saddle (which in the East is merely a bag of netted rope)] KJV: net
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4522. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
nets
cast
sea
place
lord
more
groan
into
spoken
saith
shalt
spread
How Strong's G4522 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 6 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 G4522 (σαγήνη) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Ecclesiastes 7:26 — σαγῆναι
- Ezekiel 26:5 — σαγηνῶν
- Ezekiel 26:14 — σαγηνῶν
- Ezekiel 47:10 — σαγηνῶν
- Habakkuk 1:16 — σαγήνῃ
Strong's G4522 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 G4522 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
Strong's G4522 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And I find her to be, and I will pronounce to be More bitter than death the woman which is a snare, And her heart nets, Who has a band in her hands: He that is good in the sight of God shall be delivered from her; But the sinner shall be caught by her.
And the fishermen shall groan, and all that cast a hook into the river shall groan; they also that cast nets, and the anglers shall mourn.
She shall be in the midst of the sea a place for repairing nets: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord: and it shall be a spoil for the nations.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4522.
And I find her to be, and I will pronounce to be More bitter than death the woman which is a snare, And her heart nets, Who has a band in her hands: He that is good in the sight of God shall be delivered from her; But the sinner shall be caught by her.
And the fishermen shall groan, and all that cast a hook into the river shall groan; they also that cast nets, and the anglers shall mourn.
She shall be in the midst of the sea a place for repairing nets: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord: and it shall be a spoil for the nations.
And I will make thee a bare rock: thou shalt be a place to spread nets upon; thou shalt be built no more: for I the Lord have spoken it, saith the Lord.
And fishers shall stand there from Engedi to Eneglaim; it shall be a place to spread out nets upon; it shall be distinct; and the fish thereof shall be as the fish of the great sea, a very great multitude.
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.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4522, grouped by book.
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Habakkuk 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4522 FAQ
What does sagene (σαγήνη) mean?
Sagene (Strong's G4522) is a Greek word most simply glossed "net". sagene (sag-ay'-nay) n. 1. a "seine" for fishing [from a derivative of satto "to equip" meaning furniture, especially a pack-saddle (which in the East is merely a bag of netted rope)]
How many times is sagene (σαγήνη) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G4522 across 5 books.
Where can I study sagene (σαγήνη) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4522 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate sagene (σαγήνη)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as nets, cast, sea, place, lord, and more. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4522 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4522, with linked reader references where each row is available.