Strong's Lexicon Galilaios: Galilean Original Word: Γαλιλαῖος Word Origin: Derived from Γαλιλαία (Galilaia), meaning "Galilee" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent is גָּלִיל (Galil), Strong's Hebrew #1551, referring to the region of Galilee. Usage: The term "Galilaios" refers to someone from Galilee, a region in northern Israel. In the New Testament, it is used to identify individuals who are from this area, including Jesus and His disciples. The term can carry both geographical and cultural connotations, often highlighting the distinctiveness of Galileans in contrast to those from Judea or other regions. Cultural and Historical Background: Galilee was a significant region during the time of Jesus, known for its diverse population and fertile land. It was less influenced by the religious elite of Jerusalem, which sometimes led to Galileans being viewed as less sophisticated or orthodox in their religious practices. Despite this, Galilee was a center for Jesus' ministry, and many of His teachings and miracles occurred there. The region's mixed population included Jews and Gentiles, which is reflected in the openness of Jesus' ministry to all people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Galilaia Definition Galilean NASB Translation Galilean (4), Galileans (5), Galilee (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1057: ΓαλιλαῖοςΓαλιλαῖος, Γαλιλαία, Γαλιλαιον, Gallilaean, a native of Galilee: Matthew 26:69; Mark 14:70; Luke 13:1; Luke 22:59; Luke 23:6; John 4:45; Acts 1:11; Acts 2:7; Acts 5:37. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Galilean, of Galilee. From Galilaia; Galilean or belonging to Galilea -- Galilean, of Galilee. see GREEK Galilaia Forms and Transliterations Γαλιλαιοι Γαλιλαῖοι Γαλιλαιος Γαλιλαῖος Γαλιλαῖός Γαλιλαιου Γαλιλαίου Γαλιλαιους Γαλιλαίους Γαλιλαιων Γαλιλαίων Galilaioi Galilaîoi Galilaion Galilaiōn Galilaíon Galilaíōn Galilaios Galilaîos Galilaîós Galilaiou Galilaíou Galilaious GalilaíousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 26:69 N-GMSGRK: Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Γαλιλαίου NAS: were with Jesus the Galilean. KJV: with Jesus of Galilee. INT: Jesus the Galilean Mark 14:70 N-NMS Luke 13:1 N-GMP Luke 13:2 N-NMP Luke 13:2 N-AMP Luke 22:59 N-NMS Luke 23:6 N-NMS John 4:45 N-NMP Acts 1:11 N-VMP Acts 2:7 N-NMP Acts 5:37 N-NMS Strong's Greek 1057 |