Bible Dictionary

Fish-hooks

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Fish-hooks were implements used to catch fish. Biblical references use them literally and also as images of capture or judgment.

Definition

Fish-hooks were implements used for catching fish.

The Bible uses fish-hooks literally and also in images of capture, judgment, and the taking of people or nations.

Amos 4:2 Isaiah 37:29 Jeremiah 16:16 Ezekiel 29:4 Job 41:1 Job 41:2 Matthew 17:27

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Were used for catching fish (Amos 4:2; comp. Isa. 37:29; Jer. 16:16; Ezek. 29:4; Job. 41:1, 2; Matt. 17:27).