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fishing

Meaning of “fishing”

Seeking or attempting to catch fish.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: John 21:3

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The KJV occurrence

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John 21:3
Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 21:3 · retained source text

Simon Peter saith vnto them, I goe a fishing. They say vnto him, Wee also goe with thee. They went foorth and entred into a ship immediatly, and that night they caught nothing.

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