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It is used to describe a significant catch or haul, especially in relation to fish. The concept of a draught is most prominently featured in the New Testament, where it is used to illustrate divine provision and the miraculous power of Jesus Christ. Biblical References: 1. <a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Luke 5:4-6</a> : "When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, 'Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.' 'Master,' Simon replied, 'we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.' When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear." This passage describes the miraculous draught of fish that occurred when Jesus instructed Simon Peter to cast his nets into the sea. Despite a fruitless night of fishing, the obedience to Jesus' command resulted in an overwhelming catch, symbolizing the abundance and blessing that come from following Christ. 2. <a href="/john/21-6.htm">John 21:6</a> : "He told them, 'Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.' So they cast it there, and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish." This event, occurring after Jesus' resurrection, mirrors the earlier miracle and reinforces the theme of divine provision. The disciples' inability to catch fish on their own contrasts with the success they experience when they heed Jesus' instructions, highlighting the importance of reliance on divine guidance. Theological Significance: The draught of fish serves as a powerful metaphor for the spiritual abundance and fruitfulness that result from obedience to God. It underscores the idea that human efforts, when aligned with divine will, lead to extraordinary outcomes. The miraculous nature of these events also affirms Jesus' authority over nature and His identity as the Son of God. In a broader sense, the concept of a draught can be seen as a representation of the harvest of souls, with the fish symbolizing those who are brought into the kingdom of God through the ministry of Jesus and His disciples. This interpretation aligns with Jesus' call to His followers to become "fishers of men" (<a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a>), emphasizing the mission of evangelism and the gathering of believers. Cultural and Historical Context: In the ancient Near East, fishing was a common occupation, and a successful draught of fish would have been seen as a significant economic and sustenance event. The Sea of Galilee, where these biblical events took place, was a rich fishing ground, and the imagery of a bountiful catch would have resonated deeply with the people of that time. The use of the term "draught" in these biblical narratives not only conveys the physical act of fishing but also serves as a vehicle for conveying deeper spiritual truths. The miraculous draughts of fish illustrate the transformative power of faith and the blessings that flow from a life lived in accordance with God's will.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) The act of drawing or pulling2. (n.) The act of moving loads by drawing, as by beasts of burden, and the like.3. (n.) The drawing of a bowstring.4. (n.) Act of drawing a net; a sweeping the water for fish.5. (n.) The act of drawing liquor into the mouth and throat; the act of drinking.6. (n.) A sudden attack or drawing upon an enemy.7. (n.) The act of selecting or detaching soldiers; a draft (see Draft, n., 2)8. (n.) The act of drawing up, marking out, or delineating; representation.9. (n.) That which is drawn10. (n.) That which is taken by sweeping with a net.11. (n.) The force drawn; a detachment; -- in this sense usually written draft.12. (n.) The quantity drawn in at once in drinking; a potion or potation.13. (n.) A sketch, outline, or representation, whether written, designed, or drawn; a delineation.14. (n.) An order for the payment of money; -- in this sense almost always written draft.15. (n.) A current of air moving through an enclosed place, as through a room or up a chimney.16. (n.) That which draws17. (n.) A team of oxen or horses.18. (n.) A sink or drain; a privy.19. (n.) A mild vesicatory; a sinapism; as, to apply draughts to the feet.20. (n.) Capacity of being drawn; force necessary to draw; traction.21. (n.) The depth of water necessary to float a ship, or the depth a ship sinks in water, especially when laden; as, a ship of twelve feet draught.22. (n.) An allowance on weighable goods. [Eng.] See Draft, 4.23. (n.) A move, as at chess or checkers.24. (n.) The bevel given to the pattern for a casting, in order that it may be drawn from the sand without injury to the mold.25. (n.) See Draft, n., 7.26. (a.) Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks.27. (a.) Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air.28. (a.) Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses.29. (a.) Drawn directly from the barrel, or other receptacle, in distinction from bottled; on draught; -- said of ale, cider, and the like.30. (v. t.) To draw out; to call forth. See Draft.31. (v. t.) To diminish or exhaust by drawing.32. (v. t.) To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div>DRAUGHTdraft (aphedron; <a href="/matthew/15-17.htm">Matthew 15:17</a> <a href="/mark/7-19.htm">Mark 7:19</a>): "Closet," "sink" or "privy" (Rheims), literally, "place for sitting apart" (compare <a href="/2_kings/10-27.htm">2 Kings 10:27</a>, "draught-house," and Mishna "water-house"). According to the Mishna, Jehu turned the temple of Baal in Samaria into public latrines, "waterhouses." Mark adds here (<a href="/mark/7-19.htm">Mark 7:19</a>) that by this saying Jesus cleansed all articles of food, i.e., declared them to be clean.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5268.htm">5268. hupozugion -- a beast of burden or draught</a> ... a beast of burden or draught. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: hupozugion Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-od-zoog'-ee-on) Short Definition: a beast of ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5268.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/856.htm">856. aphedron -- a place of sitting apart, ie a privy, drain</a> ... draught. From a compound of apo and the base of hedraios; a place of sitting apart, ie A privy -- draught. see GREEK apo. see GREEK hedraios. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/856.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4221.htm">4221. poterion -- a wine cup</a> ... cup. Neuter of a derivative of the alternate of pino; a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, ie A cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4221.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/61.htm">61. agra -- hunting, a catch</a> ... a catch. From ago; (abstractly) a catching (of fish); also (concretely) a haul (of fish) -- draught. see GREEK ago. (agra) -- 1 Occurrence. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/61.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4213.htm">4213. posis -- a drinking, a drink</a> ... drink. From the alternate of pino; a drinking (the act), ie (concretely) a draught -- drink. see GREEK pino. (posei) -- 1 Occurrence. (posis) -- 2 Occurrences. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4213.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4280.htm">4280. macharaah -- a cloaca, cesspool</a> ... Word Origin from the same as chere Definition a cloaca, cesspool NASB Word Usage latrine (1). draught house. From the same as chere'; a sink -- draught house. ... /hebrew/4280.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4163.htm">4163. motsaah -- going forth</a> ... draught house; going forth. Feminine of mowtsa'; a family descent; also a sewer (marg.; compare tsow'ah) -- draught house; going forth. see HEBREW mowtsa'. ... /hebrew/4163.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8249.htm">8249. shiqquv -- drink</a> ... Word Origin the same as shiqquy, qv. drink From shaqah; (plural collective) a draught -- drink. see HEBREW shaqah. 8248, 8249. shiqquv. 8250 . Strong's Numbers /hebrew/8249.htm - 5k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/anonymous/mother_stories_from_the_new_testament/the_wonderful_draught_of_fishes.htm">The Wonderful Draught of Fishes</a> ... THE WONDERFUL DRAUGHT OF FISHES. One day, as the crowds ... they had and followed Christ. [Illustration: THE WONDERFUL DRAUGHT OF FISHES.]. ... /.../mother stories from the new testament/the wonderful draught of fishes.htm<a href="/library/neander/the_life_of_jesus_christ_in_its_historical_connexion/section_114_the_miraculous_draught.htm">The Miraculous Draught of Fishes. --Effect of the Miracle On</a> ... CHAPTER II. COMMENCEMENT OF CHRIST'S PUBLIC TEACHING. Section 114. The Miraculous Draught of Fishes."Effect of the Miracle on. Peter. ... /.../section 114 the miraculous draught.htm<a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/chapter_xiii_by_the_sea.htm">By the Sea of Galilee - the Final Call of the First Disciples, and ...</a> ... CHAPTER XIII. BY THE SEA OF GALILEE - THE FINAL CALL OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES, AND THE MIRACULOUS DRAUGHT OF FISHES. (Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11.) ... /.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xiii by the sea.htm<a href="/library/josephus/the_wars_of_the_jews_or_history_of_the_destruction_of_jerusalem/chapter_30_when_herod_made.htm">When Herod Made Inquiry About Pheroras's Death a Discovery was ...</a> ... CHAPTER 30. When Herod Made Inquiry About Pheroras's Death A Discovery Was Made That Antipater Had Prepared A Poisonous Draught For Him. ... /.../chapter 30 when herod made.htm<a href="/library/augustine/the_harmony_of_the_gospels/chapter_xvii_of_the_harmony_of.htm">Of the Harmony of the Four Evangelists in their Notices of the ...</a> ... Prologue. Chapter XVII."Of the Harmony of the Four Evangelists in Their Notices of the Draught of Vinegar. 54. Matthew proceeds ... /.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter xvii of the harmony of.htm<a href="/library/neander/the_life_of_jesus_christ_in_its_historical_connexion/section_303_christs_appearances_in.htm">Christ's Appearances in Galilee; to the Seven on the Sea of ...</a> ... THE RESURRECTION Section 303. Christ's Appearances in Galilee; to the Seven on the Sea of Genesareth."The Draught of Fishes."The Conversation with Peter. ... /.../section 303 christs appearances in.htm<a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_service/expectancy_in_service.htm">Expectancy in Service.</a> ... Service. The climax of this message of Jesus is in its end: "Let down your nets for a draught." There is to be expectancy in service. ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/expectancy in service.htm<a href="/library/augustine/a_treatise_on_faith_and_the_creed_/chapter_9_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Of the Holy Spirit and the Mystery of the Trinity.</a> ... when we are asked about the river, we are as little able to call it the fountain; and, again, how we are equally unable to designate the draught, which comes ... /.../augustine/a treatise on faith and the creed /chapter 9 of the holy spirit.htm<a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_service/jesus_went_into_the_deeps.htm">Jesus Went into the Deeps.</a> ... And so to every one of us to-day comes afresh that ringing command, "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a draught." ... /.../gordon/quiet talks on service/jesus went into the deeps.htm<a href="/library/ephraim/hymns_and_homilies_of_ephraim_the_syrian/hymn_vii_blessed_is_he.htm">Blessed is He who Atoned Your Sins, that Ye Might Receive his Body ...</a> ... 24. "Come after Me and verily I will make you"fishers of men.""For instead of a draught of that which perishes,"they fished for the draught that is ... /.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn vii blessed is he.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/draught.htm">Draught (8 Occurrences)</a> ... 21. (n.) The depth of water necessary to float a ship, or the depth a ship sinks in water, especially when laden; as, a ship of twelve feet draught. 22. ... /d/draught.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/d/draught-house.htm">Draught-house (1 Occurrence)</a> Draught-house. Draughthouse, Draught-house. Drave . Easton's Bible Dictionary (2 Kings 10:27). ... Multi-Version Concordance Draught-house (1 Occurrence). ... /d/draught-house.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/d/draw.htm">Draw (212 Occurrences)</a> ... 17. (vt) To write in due form; to prepare a draught of; as, to draw a memorial, a deed, or bill of exchange. 18. ... 33. (n.) The act of drawing; draught. 34. ... /d/draw.htm - 41k<a href="/topical/n/nip.htm">Nip (1 Occurrence)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A sip or small draught; esp., a draught of intoxicating liquor; a dram. 2. (vt) To catch and enclose ... /n/nip.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/e/entereth.htm">Entereth (40 Occurrences)</a> ... (ASV). Matthew 15:17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? (KJV WBS). ... /e/entereth.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/p/plan.htm">Plan (58 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) A draught or form; properly, a representation drawn on a plane, as a map or a chart; especially, a top view, as of a machine, or the representation or ... /p/plan.htm - 23k<a href="/topical/b/blast.htm">Blast (28 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (n.) The exhaust steam from and engine, driving a column of air out of a boiler chimney, and thus creating an intense draught through the fire; also, any ... /b/blast.htm - 20k<a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James (40 Occurrences)</a> ... The account of Luke varies in part from those of Matthew and Mark, and contains the additional detail of the miraculous draught of fishes, at which James and ... /j/james.htm - 78k<a href="/topical/d/drave.htm">Drave (13 Occurrences)</a> /d/drave.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/h/harness.htm">Harness (9 Occurrences)</a> ... general, armor. 2. (n.) The equipment of a draught or carriage horse, for drawing a wagon, coach, chaise, etc.; gear; tackling. 3. (n ... /h/harness.htm - 12k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-fish-symbol.html">What does the Christian fish symbol mean (ixthus / icthus)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/James-the-apostle.html">What can we learn from what the Bible says about James the apostle? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/draught.htm">Draught: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Draught (8 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/15-17.htm">Matthew 15:17</a> Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? (KJV ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/mark/7-19.htm">Mark 7:19</a> Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? (KJV ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/luke/5-4.htm">Luke 5:4</a> Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. (KJV ASV WBS YLT)<a href="/luke/5-9.htm">Luke 5:9</a> For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: (KJV WEY DBY WBS)<a href="/revelation/18-6.htm">Revelation 18:6</a> Return to her just as she returned, and repay her double as she did, and according to her works. In the cup which she mixed, mix to her double. (See RSV)<a href="/2_kings/10-27.htm">2 Kings 10:27</a> And they brake down the image of Baal, and brake down the house of Baal, and made it a draught house unto this day. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/psalms/75-8.htm">Psalms 75:8</a> For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, with foaming wine, full of mixture, and He poureth out of the same; surely the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall drain them, and drink them. (See RSV)<a href="/haggai/1-11.htm">Haggai 1:11</a> And I proclaim draught on the land, And on the mountains, and on the corn, And on the new wine, and on the oil, And on what the ground doth bring forth, And on man, and on beast, And on all labour of the hands.' 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