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Galilee, Galilean, Galileans

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, Samaria, Sea of Galilee)

Bible References:

• Acts 09:31-32
• Acts 13:30-31
• John 02:1-2
• John 04:1-3
• Luke 13:1-3
• Mark 03:7-8
• Matthew 02:22-23
• Matthew 03:13-15

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.
• 26:01 After overcoming Satan's temptations, Jesus returned in the power of the Holy Spirit to the region of Galilee where he lived.
• 39:06 Finally, the people said, "We know that you were with Jesus because you both are from Galilee."
• 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