1082. Gennésaret

Lexicon

Gennésaret: Gennesaret

Original Word: Γεννησαρέτ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Gennésaret
Pronunciation: ghen-nay-sar-et'
Phonetic Spelling: (ghen-nay-sar-et')
Definition: Gennesaret
Meaning: Gennesaret, a fertile district by the lake of Tiberias, which was in consequence sometimes called the Lake of Gennesaret.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Gennesaret.

Of Hebrew origin (compare Kinnrowth); Gennesaret (i.e. Kinnereth), a lake and plain in Palestine -- Gennesaret.

see HEBREW Kinnrowth

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin, cf. Kinaroth
Definition
Gennesaret, a fertile plain on W. shore of the Sea of Galilee
NASB Translation
Gennesaret (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1082: Γεννησαρέτ

Γεννησαρέτ (so G T Tr WH), Γεννησαρεθ (Lachmann in Matthew 14:34) (Γενησαρετ Rec. in Mark 6:58; cf. Tdf. edition 2 Proleg., p. xxxv., edition 7 Proleg., p. liv. note{3}) (Targums גֲּנֵיסַר or גִּנּוסַר (according to Delitzsch (Römerbr. in d. Hebrew übers., p. 27) גִּנֵּיסַר, גִּנּוּסַר; Γεννησαρ, 1 Macc. 11:67; Josephus, b. j. 2, 20, 6 etc.; Genesara, Pliny, 5, 15), Gennesaret, a very lovely and fertile region on the Sea of Galilee (Josephus, b. j. 3, 10, 7): ἡ γῆ Γεννησαρέτ Matthew 14:34; Mark 6:53; ἡ λίμνη Γεννησαρέτ Luke 5:1, anciently כִּנֶּרֶת יָם, Numbers 34:11, or כִּנֲּרות יָם, Joshua 12:3, from the city כִּנֶּרֶת, Deuteronomy 3:17, which was near by; called in the Gospels ἡ θάλασσα τῆς Γαλιλαίας, Mark 1:16; Matthew 4:18; ἡ θάλασσα τῆς Τιβεριάδος, John 6:1; John 21:1. The lake, according to Josephus, b. j. 3, 10, 7, is 140 stadia long and 40 wide; (its extreme dimensions now are said to average 12 1/4 miles by 6 3/4 miles, and its level to be nearly 700 feet below that of the Mediterranean). Cf. Rüetschi in Herzog v., p. 6f; Furrer in Schenkel ii., p. 322ff; (Wilson in The Recovery of Jerusalem, Part ii.; Robinson, Phys. Geog. of the Holy Land, p. 199ff; BB. DD. For conjectures respecting the derivation of the word cf. Alex.'s Kitto under the end; Merrill, Galilee in the Time of Christ, § vii.).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, likely derived from the Hebrew term כִּנְּרוֹת (Kinneroth), which refers to a harp-like shape, possibly describing the contour of the lake or region.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew term כִּנְּרוֹת (Kinneroth) is often associated with Gennesaret, as it refers to the same region or lake. The corresponding Strong's Hebrew entry is H3672, which denotes the harp-like shape of the lake or the surrounding area.

Usage: The term Gennesaret is used in the New Testament to describe the region surrounding the Sea of Galilee, particularly in the context of Jesus' ministry. It appears in the Gospels, where Jesus performs miracles and teaches.

Context: Gennesaret is a region mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. It is located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, known for its lush and fertile land. The area is characterized by its rich soil and abundant water supply, making it an ideal location for agriculture. The name Gennesaret is often associated with the lake itself, which is also called the Sea of Galilee or the Lake of Tiberias.

In the New Testament, Gennesaret is significant as a place where Jesus performed many miracles and taught the crowds. In Matthew 14:34-36 (BSB), it is recorded: "When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed."

Similarly, in Mark 6:53-56 (BSB), the region is described as a place where Jesus' presence drew large crowds seeking healing. The fertile plain of Gennesaret provided a backdrop for these significant events in Jesus' ministry, highlighting the area's importance in the Gospel narratives.

Forms and Transliterations

Γεννησαρετ Γεννησαρέτ Γεννησαρὲτ Gennesaret Gennesarét Gennesarèt Gennēsaret Gennēsarét Gennēsarèt

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 14:34 N
GRK: γῆν εἰς Γεννησαρέτ
NAS: they came to land at Gennesaret.
KJV: into the land of Gennesaret.
INT: land of Gennesaret

Mark 6:53 N
GRK: ἦλθον εἰς Γεννησαρὲτ καὶ προσωρμίσθησαν
NAS: to land at Gennesaret, and moored
KJV: the land of Gennesaret, and
INT: they came to Gennesaret and drew to shore

Luke 5:1 N
GRK: τὴν λίμνην Γεννησαρέτ
NAS: by the lake of Gennesaret;
KJV: by the lake of Gennesaret,
INT: the lake of Gennesaret

Strong's Greek 1082
3 Occurrences

Γεννησαρέτ — 3 Occ.