ὀψαρίων
opsarion
fish
neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of ὀπτός; a relish to other food (as if cooked sauce), i.e. (specially), fish (presumably salted and dried as a condiment):--fish.
John 21:10 · Word #8
Lexicon G3795
| Lemma | ὀψάριον |
| Transliteration | opsárion |
| Strong's | G3795 |
| In-context | fish |
| Literal | little-fish |
Morphology N GEN N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὀψάριον |
| Strong's | G3795 |
SIBI-P1 G3795-02
accusative neuter singular: "a little relish-fish"; genitive neuter plural: "of little relish-fishes"
| Root | ὀψάριον (opsarion) |
| Core Meanings | little relish, small cooked accompaniment, fish (as prepared relish) |
| Semantic Range | small fish; prepared fish as a side dish; relish accompanying bread; dried or salted fish used as a condiment |
| Conceptual Significance | In the Gospels, ὀψάριον highlights the modest, everyday fare of common people—especially in feeding narratives and post-resurrection meals—underscoring themes of provision, simplicity, and fellowship around ordinary food. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, neuter. Forms attested: accusative singular (AN S) and genitive plural (GN P). Accusative singular functions typically as direct object; genitive plural denotes possession, source, or quantity ("of little relish-fishes"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the diminutive force of ὀψάριον (a small relish or prepared accompaniment, especially fish) rather than the generic "fish." "Relish-fish" reflects its origin as a cooked or prepared side dish. The accusative neuter singular is rendered as a single direct object, while the genitive neuter plural is expressed with "of" to mark possession or source and retains plural number. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ὀψάριον (little relish, small cooked accompaniment, fish (as prepared relish))
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3795-01 |
opsaria | relish-fishes |