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

Facts:

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)."

(Translation suggestions: How to Translate Names)

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

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3220, H3672, G1056, G1082, G2281, G3041, G5085