Lexicon
ἀμφιβάλλω
amphiballō
G6006
G:V Greek

to cast

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Amphiballo describes Simon and Andrew casting a net into the sea while fishing.

Its sole attested use describes the action of casting a net into the sea as Simon and Andrew fish in Mark 1:16.

Senses in use

  1. Casting a fishing net into the sea · dominant

    In Mark 1:16, the present active participle occurs in the clause about Simon and Andrew at the sea; the APB renders the action as “casting a net into the sea,” followed by “for they were fishermen.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Mark 1:16, the APB presents the scene with “casting a net into the sea.” This rendering confirms the clause's fishing action rather than isolating each Greek word.

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