Sea of Galilee, Sea of Kinnereth, lake of Gennesaret, Sea of Tiberias

Definition

The “Sea of Galilee” is a lake in eastern Israel. In the Old Testament it was called the “Sea of Kinnereth.”

• The water of this lake flows south through the Jordan River down to the Salt Sea.
• Capernaum, Bethsaida, Gennesaret, and Tiberias were some of the towns located on the Sea of Galilee during New Testament times.
• Many events of Jesus’ life took place on or near the Sea of Galilee.
• The Sea of Galilee was also referred to as the “Sea of Tiberias” and the “lake of Gennesaret.”
• This term could also be translated as “lake in the region of Galilee” or “Lake Galilee” or “lake near Tiberias (Gennesaret).”

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(See also: Capernaum, Galilee, Jordan River, Salt Sea)

Bible References

• John 6:1-3
• Luke 5:1
• Mark 1:16-18
• Matthew 4:12-13
• Matthew 4:18-20
• Matthew 8:18-20
• Matthew 13:1-2
• Matthew 15:29-31

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3220, H3672, G10560, G10820, G22810, G30410, G50850