Strong’s G0231

ἁλιεύς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

halieus

Pronunciation

hah-lee-YOOS

Definition

Fisherman

Meaning

a fisherman.

Usage

The term "halieus" refers to a person who catches fish for a living. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who were engaged in the occupation of fishing, a common trade in the regions surrounding the Sea of Galilee.

Bible references

Matthew 4:18;Matthew 4:19;Mark 1:16;Mark 1:17;Luke 5:2