Strong’s H1728

דַּוָּג

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

davvag

Pronunciation

dav-vawg'

Definition

Fisherman

Meaning

a fisherman

Usage

The term "davvag" refers to a fisherman, one who catches fish for a living or sustenance. In the Hebrew Bible, fishing was a common occupation, especially in regions near bodies of water like the Sea of Galilee. The term emphasizes the role of individuals who engage in the act of fishing, which was both a practical and symbolic activity in biblical times.

Bible references

Ezekiel 47:10