what is the proper name for the Christian Fish?
2007-10-16 10:45:21 · 17 answers · asked by Harts 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is called an ichthus. It was a symbol used by the early Christians during times of severe persecution. If you were talking, you would draw and arc in the sand. If the other person was a believer he would draw the other arc to complete the fish. You would then know that you could safely discuss your faith.
2007-10-16 10:51:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The word fish in Greek is ichthys. When capitalized in Greek the letters are ÎΧÎTΥΣ. Each capital letter stands for a word which when translated into English are: Jesus Christ Son of God Saviour
2007-10-16 10:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by cheir 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ichthys (proper spelling). Classical Greek for "fish."
2007-10-16 10:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is ICHTHUS. It is the actual word in Greek for "fish" but is also an acrostic. Hear is the meaning of the acrostic
I = Iesous --Jesus
CH = Christos --Christ
TH = Theos --God
U = Uios --Son
S = Soter --Savior
It was the code for Christians to meet in safety.
2007-10-16 10:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
George?
You are probably thinking of ichthus (or ictus) but that's not a name, it's just the Greek word for fish.
2007-10-16 10:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by Dave P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ichthys
2007-10-16 10:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by pukkz89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Billy Bass?
2007-10-16 10:49:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the Bible names a fish.
2007-10-16 10:54:58 · answer #8 · answered by JoeBama 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fishy
2007-10-16 10:51:20 · answer #9 · answered by rrrawwwr im a monster 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it is "ichthys". Don't ask me to spell it out phonetically... because I couldn't
2007-10-16 10:51:02 · answer #10 · answered by alexandersmommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋