{Thou shalt catch men} (es(8869) z(9367)r(936e)). Periphrastic future
indicative, emphasizing the linear idea. The old verb Z(9367)re(935c)
means to catch alive, not to kill. So then Peter is to be a
catcher of men, not of fish, and to catch them alive and for
life, not dead and for death. The great Pentecost will one day
prove that Christ's prophecy will come true. Much must happen
before that great day. But Jesus foresees the possibilities in
Simon and he joyfully undertakes the task of making a fisher of
men out of this poor fisher of fish.
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