Galilee in Greek
Galilee in Greek is Γαλιλαία — Galilee means a hilly region in northern Israel, prominent in the biblical accounts of Jesus' life.
Galilee in Greek
Γαλιλαία
Pronounced: Galilaia
A mountainous geographic region in northern Israel.
What does "Galilee" mean?
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name A hilly region in northern Israel, prominent in the biblical accounts of Jesus' life.
"Much of Jesus's ministry, according to the Gospels, took place around Galilee."
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name The Sea of Galilee, a large freshwater lake in the same region.
"Fishermen still work the waters of the Sea of Galilee."
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noun In church architecture, a covered porch-like entrance area leading into the main building.
"Visitors passed through the galilee before entering the cathedral nave."
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Galilee in a sentence
- Much of Jesus's ministry, according to the Gospels, took place around Galilee.
- Fishermen still work the waters of the Sea of Galilee.
- Visitors passed through the galilee before entering the cathedral nave.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Galilee" in Greek?
"Galilee" in Greek is Γαλιλαία. Galilee means: A hilly region in northern Israel, prominent in the biblical accounts of Jesus' life.
How do you pronounce Γαλιλαία?
"Galilee" in Greek is Γαλιλαία, pronounced "Galilaia".
How do you use "Galilee" in a sentence?
Example: "Much of Jesus's ministry, according to the Gospels, took place around Galilee." In Greek, "Galilee" is Γαλιλαία.
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