The meaning of “γάλα”
Understanding gála reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity milk. - milk (figuratively)
γάλα
of uncertain affinity milk. - milk (figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 3:2 | “I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.” Word: γάλα (gála) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:7 | “Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?” Word: γάλα (gála) | |
| Hebrews 5:12 | “For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.” Word: γάλα (gála) | |
| Hebrews 5:13 | “For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.” Word: γάλα (gála) | |
| 1 Peter 2:2 | “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” Word: γάλα (gála) |