place
Gennesaret
Γεννησαρέτ
- verses
- 3
- first named
- Matthew 14:34
- last named
- Luke 5:1
- feature
- region
- coordinates
- 32.86°N · 35.51°E
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Description
Gennesaret in the text
Gennesaret, also known as the Plain of Gennesaret or the Land of Gennesaret, is a fertile region located on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is mentioned in the New Testament Gospels in connection with several events in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
In Matthew 14:34 and Mrk.6.53, Gennesaret is described as the place where Jesus and his disciples landed after crossing the Sea of Galilee, following the miraculous feeding of the five thousand and Jesus walking on water. Upon landing, the people of the region recognized Jesus and brought the sick to him to be healed.
Luke 5:1 mentions the Lake of Gennesaret as the location where Jesus taught the crowds from Simon Peter's boat and performed the miraculous catch of fish, leading to the calling of Peter, James, and John as his disciples.
The Plain of Gennesaret is known for its fertile soil and mild climate, which allow for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops. In ancient times, the region was famous for its wheat, barley, melons, figs, and other fruits. The area was also known for its fishing industry, as the Sea of Galilee was rich in fish.
The exact extent of the Plain of Gennesaret is not specified in the Bible, but it is generally believed to have stretched from the town of Capernaum in the north to the town of Magdala in the south, covering an area of approximately 3 miles long and 1 mile wide (5 km by 1.6 km).
The region's fertility and its proximity to the Sea of Galilee made it an important agricultural and economic center in ancient times. The mention of Gennesaret in the Gospels highlights the significance of the area in the context of Jesus' ministry and the impact of his teachings and miracles on the local population.
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- Matthew 14Gennesaret was where Jesus landed and where the sick were brought to Him for healing.
- Mark 6Gennesaret was where Jesus and the disciples moored the boat and where the sick were brought to Him.
- Luke 5The Lake of Gennesaret held two boats, a crowd pressing in, and a catch large enough to threaten them both.
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