Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Γεννησαρέτ”
Understanding Gennēsarét reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (compare כִּנְּרוֹת) Gennesaret. - Gennesaret (i.e. Kinnereth), a lake and plain in Palestine
G1082
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Γεννησαρέτ
Phoneticghen-nay-sar-et'
TransliterationGennēsarét
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (compare כִּנְּרוֹת) Gennesaret. - Gennesaret (i.e. Kinnereth), a lake and plain in Palestine
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:34 | “And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.” Word: Γεννησαρέτ (Gennēsarét) | |
| Mark 6:53 | “And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.” Word: Γεννησαρέτ (Gennēsarét) | |
| Luke 5:1 | “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,” Word: Γεννησαρέτ (Gennēsarét) |