One of only two Biblical references is in doubt. Isaiah 19:10,“[who] make sluices and ponds for fish” (KJV); “who work for hire will be grieved,” (RSV). The other is Song of Solomon 7:4,“fish pools in Heshbon” (KJV); “pools in Hesbon” (RSV). The old Moabite city ...
New Testament ReferencesThe New Testament expands on fishing imagery, particularly in the Gospels, where it becomes a central metaphor for evangelism and discipleship. Jesus calls His first disciples, who were fishermen, with the words, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew ...
Biblical References In the Bible, fishing is used as a metaphor for the winning of souls to Christ. Several of Jesus' disciples were fishermen before He called them, promising to make them 'fishers of men'. Fishing and fishing boats feature in several stories from the Gospels, such as the...
Access $3,100 worth of premium resources on the go! Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus and get the best value in digital Bible study. Start 14-day free trialLearn More Jn 21:4 21:4 This could be another instance in which the Lord kept His disciples from recog...
He frequently declared his love of hunting, but also often made references to the periods of poignant reflection brought on by the death of any animal, which to me is an extension of his lifelong obsession with the subject of the inevitable. creatures we now consider endangered and in need ...
References to fishing are also found in ancient Greek, Assyrian, Roman, and Jewish writings. Today, despite increased human populations creating a great number of demands on rivers and lakes, fishing for sport remains one of the most popular forms of outdoor recreation in the world. The ...