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Sea of Galilee in the Bible

The freshwater lake where Jesus performed many miracles, called disciples, and taught from boats.

Historical Context

The Sea of Galilee is Israel's largest freshwater lake, approximately 13 miles long and 8 miles wide. In Jesus' time, the lake was surrounded by thriving fishing villages and was a major center of commerce and activity.

Location Details

Country: Israel

Region: Galilee

Coordinates: 32.815200, 35.588000

Type: Place

Bible Verses About Sea of Galilee

Mark 4:35

And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

Matthew 14:22

And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

Matthew 4:18

And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

Luke 5:1

And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,

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