Galilee, Galilean

Definition

Galilee was the most northern region of Israel, just north of Samaria. A “Galilean” was a person who lived in Galilee or who lived in Galilee.

• Galilee, Samaria, and Judea were the three main provinces of Israel during New Testament times.
• Galilee is bordered on the east by a large lake called the “Sea of Galilee.”
• Jesus grew up and lived in the town of Nazareth in Galilee.
• Most of the miracles and teachings of Jesus took place in the region of Galilee.

(See also: Nazareth, Samaria, Sea of Galilee)

Bible References

• Acts 9:32
• Acts 13:31
• John 2:1-2
• John 4:3
• Luke 13:3
• Mark 3:7
• Matthew 2:22-23
• Matthew 3:13-15

Examples from the Bible stories

• __21:10 The prophet Isaiah said the Messiah would live in Galilee__, comfort broken-hearted people, and proclaim freedom to captives and release to prisoners.
• __26:1 After overcoming Satan’s temptations, Jesus returned in the power of the Holy Spirit to the region of Galilee__ where he lived.
• __39:6 Finally, the people said, “We know that you were with Jesus because you both are from Galilee__.”
• __41:6 Then the angel told the women, “Go and tell the disciples, ‘Jesus has risen from the dead and he will go to Galilee__ ahead of you.’”

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1551, G10560, G10570