of fishes
| Root | ἰχθύς (ichthys) |
| Core Meanings | fish, sea-creature, edible fish |
| Semantic Range | literal fish; sea creatures used for food; metaphorically people (as in "fishers of men"); early Christian symbol (ichthys). |
| Conceptual Significance | Fish were a staple food in the Galilee region and feature prominently in Gospel narratives (feedings, post-resurrection meals). The term later became a confessional symbol (ΙΧΘΥΣ) representing "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior," giving the word enduring theological resonance. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun; genitive masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,GMP,). The genitive case expresses relationship such as possession, source, or description; plural denotes more than one fish. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form ἰχθύων is genitive masculine plural, indicating possession, source, or association. Rendering it as "of fishes" preserves both the root meaning (fish) and the genitive plural grammatical force shown in the morphology. |
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