Strong's Lexicon Kinaroth or Kinnereth: Kinaroth, Kinnereth Original Word: כִּנָּרוֹת or כִּנֶּרֶת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root כִּנּוֹר (kinor), meaning "harp" or "lyre," possibly referring to the shape of the lake. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1082 (Gennesaret): Refers to the same body of water, known in the New Testament as the Lake of Gennesaret. Usage: Kinaroth or Kinnereth refers to a region and a body of water in ancient Israel. It is most commonly associated with the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Lake of Gennesaret in the New Testament. The name is used to describe both the lake and the surrounding fertile region. Cultural and Historical Background: The region of Kinnereth was known for its fertile land and strategic location. It was part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Naphtali. The Sea of Galilee, or Lake Kinnereth, is a freshwater lake in the northeastern part of Israel. It has been a significant site for fishing and agriculture throughout history. In biblical times, it was a hub of activity and trade, and it played a crucial role in the ministry of Jesus Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as kinnor Definition a city in Galilee, also a lake near the city NASB Translation Chinnereth (4), Chinneroth (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs כִּנֶּ֫רֶתֵ, ִכּנְַֿרוֺת proper name, of a location in Galilee (Naphtali), כִּנֶּרֶת Deuteronomy 3:17; Joshua 13:27; Numbers 34:11; כִּנָּ֑רֶת Joshua 19:35; ִכּנְַֿרוֺת (so Baer; ִכּנְרוֺת Norzi) Joshua 11:2; Joshua 12:3; 1 Kings 15:20; — 1 a city Joshua 19:35 (P; ᵐ5 B Κενερεθ, A Ξενερεθ, ᵐ5L Ξενερεθ, as always except Joshua 13:27), so probably Joshua 11:2 (D ?; B Κενερωθ, A Ξενερεθθι), Deuteronomy 3:17 (B Μαχαναρεθ; — Μαχ- = ׳מִכּ). 2 יָםכִּֿנֶּרֶת, lake near the city, Numbers 34:11 (P; ᵐ5 B Ξεναρα, A Ξενερεθ), Joshua 13:27 (P; ᵐ5 B Ξενερεθ; A ᵐ5L Ξενερωθ), יָם ִכּנְַֿרוֺת Joshua 12:3 (D; ᵐ5 B Ξενερεθ; A Ξεννερεθ); כָּלִֿכּנְַֿרוֺת 1 Kings 15:20 #NAME?πᾶσαν τὴνγῆν Ξενερεθ ᵐ5L, — ᵑ7 has גִּינֵסַר, גְּנֵיסַר, גִּנֹּסַר, compare τὸ ὕδωρ τοῦ Γεννησαρ1Makk. 1 Kings 11:67; Γεννησαρετ Mark 6:53; Matthew 14:34; Luke 5:1; etymological connection with כִּנֶּרֶת disputed by GASmGeogr. 443 n. BuhlGeogr. 113 n. — On the lake and surrounding region see GASmGeogr. Ch. xxi. BdPal 254 BuhlGeogr. 113 f.225FurrerZPV. 1879 (ii.), 52-74 Freiib. 1886 (ix.), 81-145 van Kasterenib. 1888 (xi.), 212-248. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Chinnereth, Chinneroth, Cinneroth Or Kinnereth {kin-neh'-reth}; respectively plural and singular feminine from the same as kinnowr; perhaps harp-shaped; Kinneroth or Kinnereth, a place in Palestine -- Chinnereth, Chinneroth, Cinneroth. see HEBREW kinnowr Forms and Transliterations וְכִנָּֽרֶת׃ וכנרת׃ כִּֽנֲר֖וֹת כִּנְר֔וֹת כִּנְר֜וֹת כִּנֶּ֔רֶת כִּנֶּ֖רֶת כנרות כנרת מִכִּנֶּ֗רֶת מכנרת ki·nă·rō·wṯ kin·ne·reṯ kin·rō·wṯ kinaRot kinărōwṯ kinNeret kinnereṯ kinRot kinrōwṯ mik·kin·ne·reṯ mikkinNeret mikkinnereṯ vechinNaret wə·ḵin·nā·reṯ wəḵinnāreṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 34:11 HEB: כֶּ֥תֶף יָם־ כִּנֶּ֖רֶת קֵֽדְמָה׃ NAS: of the Sea of Chinnereth. KJV: of the sea of Chinnereth eastward: INT: the slope of the Sea of Chinnereth side Deuteronomy 3:17 Joshua 11:2 Joshua 12:3 Joshua 13:27 Joshua 19:35 1 Kings 15:20 7 Occurrences |