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Galilee

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Type Region
Usage English, Biblical

Meaning & History

From Hebrew גָּלִיל (Galil) meaning "district, roll". This is a region in northern Israel, mentioned in the Old and New Testament.

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Other Languages & CulturesGalilaia(Ancient Greek) Galil(Ancient Hebrew) Galilaea(Ancient Roman) Galilaia(Biblical Greek) Galil(Biblical Hebrew) Galilaea(Biblical Latin) Galil(Hebrew)
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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