Matthew 4:21

And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
Καὶ G2532	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
προβὰς G4260 V-2AAP-NSM	Strong's Definition probainō to walk forward, i.e., advance (literally, or in years) to go forwards, go on
ἐκεῖθεν G1564 ADV	Strong's Definition ekeithen thence thence, from that place
εἶδεν G1492 V-2AAI-3S	Strong's Definition eidō used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 and G3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know to see to perceive with the eyes "to perceive by any of the senses"to perceive, notice, discern, discover"to see i.e., to turn the eyes, the mind, the attention to anything "to pay attention, observe"to see about something i.e., to ascertain what must be done about it to inspect, examine"to look at, behold to experience any state or condition"to see i.e., have an interview with, to visit to know to know of anything "to know, i.e., get knowledge of, understand, perceive of any fact "the force and meaning of something which has definite meaning"to know how, to be skilled in to have regard for one, cherish, pay attention to (1 Thessalonians 5:12)
ἄλλους G243 A-APM	Strong's Definition allos ___%___else,___%___ i.e., different (in many applications) another, other
δύο G1417 A-APM-NUI	Strong's Definition dyo ___%___two___%___ the two, the twain
ἀδελφούς G80 N-APM	Strong's Definition adelphos a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001) a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ his brothers by blood "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
Ἰάκωβον G2385 N-ASM-P	Strong's Definition iakōbos supplanter Jacobus, the name of three Israelites son of Zebedee, an apostle and brother of the apostle John, commonly called James the greater or elder, slain by Herod, Acts 12 "an apostle, son of Alphaeus, called the less"James the half-brother of Christ"an unknown James, father of the apostle Judas(?)
τὸν G3588 T-ASM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
τοῦ G3588 T-GSM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Ζεβεδαίου G2199 N-GSM-P	Strong's Definition zebedaios my gift Zebedaeus, an Israelite a fisherman of Galilee, the father of the apostles James the Great and John, and the husband of Salome
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
Ἰωάννην G2491 N-ASM-P	Strong's Definition iōannēs Jehovah is a gracious giver Joannes (i.e., Jochanan), the name of four Israelites John the Baptist, the son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, the forerunner of Christ "John the apostle, the writer of the 4th Gospel, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James the elder, the writer of the three epistles of John and the book of Revelation, perhaps referred to as the one ___%___whom Jesus loved___%___ in the Gospel of John"John, surnamed Mark, the companion of Barnabas and Paul (see Acts 12:12)"John, a certain man, a member of the Sanhedrin (see Acts 5:6)
τὸν G3588 T-ASM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἀδελφὸν G80 N-ASM	Strong's Definition adelphos a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001) a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ his brothers by blood "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
αὐτοῦ G846 P-GSM	Strong's Definition autos the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons himself, herself, themselves, itself "he, she, it"the same
ἐν G1722 PREP	Strong's Definition en ___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc in, by, with
τῷ G3588 T-DSN	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πλοίῳ G4143 N-DSN	Strong's Definition ploion a sailer, i.e., vessel a ship
μετὰ G3326 PREP	Strong's Definition meta properly, denoting accompaniment; ___%___amid___%___ (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between G0575 or G1537 and G1519 or G4314; less intimate than G1722 and less close than G4862) with, after, behind
Ζεβεδαίου G2199 N-GSM-P	Strong's Definition zebedaios my gift Zebedaeus, an Israelite a fisherman of Galilee, the father of the apostles James the Great and John, and the husband of Salome
τοῦ G3588 T-GSM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πατρὸς G3962 N-GSM	Strong's Definition patēr a ___%___father___%___ (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) generator or male ancestor either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents "a more remote ancestor, the founder of a race or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David fathers i.e., ancestors, forefathers, founders of a race one advanced in years, a senior metaphorically the originator and transmitter of anything the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself "one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way"a title of honor teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received "the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others God is called the Father of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler "of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector of spiritual beings and of all men of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father"the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out...
αὐτῶν G846 P-GPM	Strong's Definition autos the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons himself, herself, themselves, itself "he, she, it"the same
καταρτίζοντας G2675 V-PAP-APM	Strong's Definition katartizō to complete thoroughly, i.e., repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust to render, i.e., to fit, sound, complete to mend (what has been broken or rent), to repair to complete to fit out, equip, put in order, arrange, adjust to fit or frame for one's self, prepare ethically: to strengthen, perfect, complete, make one what he ought to be
τὰ G3588 T-APN	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
δίκτυα G1350 N-APN	Strong's Definition diktyon a seine (for fishing) a net
αὐτῶν G846 P-GPM	Strong's Definition autos the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons himself, herself, themselves, itself "he, she, it"the same
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
ἐκάλεσεν G2564 V-AAI-3S	Strong's Definition kaleō to ___%___call___%___ (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise) to call to call aloud, utter in a loud voice "to invite to call i.e., to name, by name to give a name to to receive the name of, receive as a name "to give some name to one, call his name to be called i.e., to bear a name or title (among men)"to salute one by name
αὐτούς G846 P-APM	Strong's Definition autos the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons himself, herself, themselves, itself "he, she, it"the same

Καὶ προβὰς ἐκεῖθεν εἶδεν ἄλλους δύο ἀδελφούς Ἰάκωβον τὸν τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου καὶ Ἰωάννην τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ ἐν τῷ πλοίῳ μετὰ Ζεβεδαίου τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτῶν καταρτίζοντας τὰ δίκτυα αὐτῶν καὶ ἐκάλεσεν αὐτούς

And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

Cross References

Mark 1:19

Καὶ προβὰς ἐκεῖθεν ὀλίγον εἶδεν Ἰάκωβον τὸν τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου καὶ Ἰωάννην τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ καὶ αὐτοὺς ἐν τῷ πλοίῳ καταρτίζοντας τὰ δίκτυα

And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were also in the ship mending their nets.

Mark 3:17

καὶ Ἰάκωβον τὸν τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου καὶ Ἰωάννην τὸν ἀδελφὸν τοῦ Ἰακώβου καὶ ἐπέθηκεν αὐτοῖς ὀνόματα Βοανεργές ὅ ἐστιν Υἱοὶ Βροντῆς·

And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and surnamed he them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:

Matthew 10:2

Τῶν δὲ δώδεκα ἀποστόλων τὰ ὀνόματά ἐστιν ταῦτα· πρῶτος Σίμων ὁ λεγόμενος Πέτρος καὶ Ἀνδρέας ὁ ἀδελφὸς αὐτοῦ Ἰάκωβος ὁ τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου καὶ Ἰωάννης ὁ ἀδελφὸς αὐτοῦ

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

Acts 12:2

ἀνεῖλεν δὲ Ἰάκωβον τὸν ἀδελφὸν Ἰωάννου μαχαίρᾳ

And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

Luke 5:10

ὁμοίως δὲ καὶ Ἰάκωβον καὶ Ἰωάννην υἱοὺς Ζεβεδαίου οἳ ἦσαν κοινωνοὶ τῷ Σίμωνι καὶ εἶπεν πρὸς τὸν Σίμωνα ὁ Ἰησοῦς Μὴ φοβοῦ· ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν ἀνθρώπους ἔσῃ ζωγρῶν

And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

John 21:2

ἦσαν ὁμοῦ Σίμων Πέτρος καὶ Θωμᾶς ὁ λεγόμενος Δίδυμος καὶ Ναθαναὴλ ὁ ἀπὸ Κανὰ τῆς Γαλιλαίας καὶ οἱ τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου καὶ ἄλλοι ἐκ τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ δύο

There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

Matthew 20:20

Τότε προσῆλθεν αὐτῷ ἡ μήτηρ τῶν υἱῶν Ζεβεδαίου μετὰ τῶν υἱῶν αὐτῆς προσκυνοῦσα καὶ αἰτοῦσά τι παρ' αὐτοῦ

Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.

Matthew 17:1

Καὶ μεθ'' ἡμέρας ἓξ παραλαμβάνει ὁ Ἰησοῦς τὸν Πέτρον καὶ Ἰάκωβον καὶ Ἰωάννην τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀναφέρει αὐτοὺς εἰς ὄρος ὑψηλὸν κατ' ἰδίαν

And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,

Mark 5:37

καὶ οὐκ ἀφῆκεν οὐδένα αὐτῷ συνακολουθῆσαι εἰ μὴ Πέτρον καὶ Ἰάκωβον καὶ Ἰωάννην τὸν ἀδελφὸν Ἰακώβου

And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

Matthew 26:37

καὶ παραλαβὼν τὸν Πέτρον καὶ τοὺς δύο υἱοὺς Ζεβεδαίου ἤρξατο λυπεῖσθαι καὶ ἀδημονεῖν

And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

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