Strong's Lexicon gala: Milk Original Word: γάλα Word Origin: Derived from the primary verb γαλάω (galaō), meaning "to suckle" or "to nurse." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of milk is חָלָב (chalav), Strong's Hebrew 2461, which also denotes milk and is used in similar contexts in the Old Testament. Usage: In the New Testament, "gala" is used both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it refers to the milk produced by animals, primarily used for nourishment. Metaphorically, it signifies basic, foundational teachings of the Christian faith, akin to the nourishment provided to infants. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, milk was a staple in the diet of many cultures, including the Israelites. It was often consumed fresh or used to make cheese and other dairy products. In the Greco-Roman world, milk symbolized purity and simplicity, making it an apt metaphor for the elementary teachings of Christianity. The metaphor of milk as spiritual nourishment is rooted in the understanding that just as infants require milk for growth, new believers need foundational teachings to mature in their faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from a prim. root glakt- Definition milk NASB Translation milk (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1051: γάλαγάλα, γάλακτος (cf. Latinlac; Curtius, § 123), τό (from Homer down), milk: 1 Corinthians 9:7. Metaphorically, of the less difficult truths of the Christian religion, 1 Corinthians 3:2; Hebrews 5:12f (Quintilian 2, 4, 5 "doctoribushocessecuraevelim,uttenerasadhucmentesmorenutricummolliusalantetsatiarivelutquodamjucundiorisdisciplinaelactepatiantur," (cf. Siegfried, Philo von Alex., p. 329, cf. p. 261)); of the word of God, by which souls newly regenerate are healthfully nourished unto growth in the Christian life, 1 Peter 2:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance milk. Of uncertain affinity; milk (figuratively) -- milk. Forms and Transliterations γαλα γάλα γαλαθηνά γαλαθηνόν γαλαθινόν γάλακτι γαλακτος γάλακτος γάλακτός gala gála galaktos gálaktosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 3:2 N-ANSGRK: γάλα ὑμᾶς ἐπότισα NAS: I gave you milk to drink, KJV: I have fed you with milk, and not INT: Milk you I gave to drink 1 Corinthians 9:7 N-GNS Hebrews 5:12 N-GNS Hebrews 5:13 N-GNS 1 Peter 2:2 N-ANS Strong's Greek 1051 |
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