Easton's Bible Dictionary Were used for catching fish (Amos 4:2; Comp. Isaiah 37:29; Jeremiah 16:16; Ezek. 29:4; Job 41:1, 2; Matthew 17:27).

Multi-Version Concordance Fishhooks (1 Occurrence) Amos 4:2 The Lord GOD hath sworn by his holiness, that, lo, the days shall come upon you, that he will take you away with hooks, and your posterity with fishhooks. (KJV RSV NIV)