Bible Dictionary
FISHHOOK
A fishhook was an ancient implement for catching fish with line and bait. Scripture mentions hooks in descriptions of fishing and uses one in Jesus’ instruction to Peter.
Biblical Usage
Scripture refers to hooks in descriptions of fishing and uses the fishhook in Jesus’ instruction to Peter. The American Standard Revised Version uses “fishhooks” in Job 41:1 and Amos 4:2, while other passages speak of a hook or angle.