# Galilee ## Related Words: Galilean ## Facts: 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](../names/nazareth.md), [Samaria](../names/samaria.md), [Sea of Galilee](../names/seaofgalilee.md)) ## Bible References: * [Acts 09:32](rc://en/tn/help/act/09/32) * [Acts 13:31](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/31) * [John 02:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/02/01) * [John 04:03](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/04/03) * [Luke 13:03](rc://en/tn/help/luk/13/03) * [Mark 03:07](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/03/07) * [Matthew 02:22-23](rc://en/tn/help/mat/02/22) * [Matthew 03:13-15](rc://en/tn/help/mat/03/13) ## Examples from the Bible stories: * __[21:10](rc://en/tn/help/obs/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. * __[26:01](rc://en/tn/help/obs/26/01)__ After overcoming Satan's temptations, Jesus returned in the power of the Holy Spirit to the region of __Galilee__ where he lived. * __[39:06](rc://en/tn/help/obs/39/06)__ Finally, the people said, "We know that you were with Jesus because you both are from __Galilee__." * __[41:06](rc://en/tn/help/obs/41/06)__ 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, G1056, G1057 ## Forms Found in the English ULB: Galilee, Galilean, Galileans