Strong’s H1709

דָּג

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

dag

Pronunciation

dawg

Definition

Fish

Meaning

a fish

Usage

The Hebrew word "dag" refers to fish, a common aquatic creature. In the biblical context, it is used to describe both individual fish and fish collectively. The term is often associated with sustenance, abundance, and divine provision, as fish were a staple in the diet of ancient Near Eastern cultures.

Bible references

Genesis 9:2;Numbers 11:22;1 Kings 4:33;2 Chronicles 33:14;Nehemiah 3:3;Nehemiah 12:39;Nehemiah 13:16;Job 12:8;Job 41:7;Psalm 8:8;Ecclesiastes 9:12;Ezekiel 38:20;Hosea 4:3;Jonah 1:17;Jonah 1:17;Jonah 2:10;Habakkuk 1:14;Zephaniah 1:3;Zephaniah 1:10