The meaning of “Γαλιλαία”
Understanding Galilaía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (גָּלִיל) Galilee. - Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine
Γαλιλαία
of Hebrew origin (גָּלִיל) Galilee. - Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:22 | “And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:” Word: Γαλιλαία (Galilaía) | |
| Mark 6:21 | “And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;” Word: Γαλιλαία (Galilaía) | |
| Luke 5:17 | “And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.” Word: Γαλιλαία (Galilaía) | |
| John 4:54 | “This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judea into Galilee. ” Word: Γαλιλαία (Galilaía) | |
| Acts 10:37 | “That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;” Word: Γαλιλαία (Galilaía) |