Joh 21:8 | RWP | e4.org | In the little boat ( τω πλοιαριω ). Locative case of πλοιαριον (diminutive) for the larger boat ( πλοιον , verses , ) could come no closer to shore. But the words seem interchangeable in , , , , . About two hundred cubits off ( ως απο πηχων διακοσιων ). For πηχυς , cubit, see and for ως απο see . Dragging ( συροντες ). Present active participle of συρω for which see .

‏ John 21:8

In the little boat ( τω πλοιαριω ). Locative case of πλοιαριον (diminutive) for the larger boat ( πλοιον, verses 3, 6) could come no closer to shore. But the words seem interchangeable in 6:17, 19, 21, 22, 24.

About two hundred cubits off ( ως απο πηχων διακοσιων ). For πηχυς, cubit, see Mt 6:27 and for ως απο see 11:18.

Dragging ( συροντες ). Present active participle of συρω for which see Ac 8:3.