Bible Dictionary
Gennesaret, Sea Of
The Sea of Gennesaret is another name for the Sea of Galilee, the inland lake associated with Jesus’ ministry and several Gospel events.
Definition
The Sea of Gennesaret is another name for the Sea of Galilee, the lake associated with the region of Gennesaret.
Biblical Usage
The lake forms part of the setting for events in the ministry of Jesus recorded in the Gospels.
Historical Background
The name is the Grecized form of Chinnereth.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[See Galilee, Sea Of, SEA OF]