Strong’s G1082

Γεννησαρέτ

Part of speech

Proper Noun, Indeclinable

Transliteration

Gennésaret

Pronunciation

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.

Usage

Gennesaret refers to a fertile plain located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the surrounding region and the lake itself, known as the Sea of Gennesaret. The area is noted for its natural beauty and agricultural productivity.

Bible references

Matthew 14:34;Mark 6:53;Luke 5:1