Γεννησαρὲτ
Gennēsarét
Gennesaret
Proper noun referring to a region and body of water known as Gennesaret, found in the Galilee area. Used specifically to denote (1) the plain of Gennesaret—a fertile, coastal region along the northwestern side of the Sea of Galilee; and (2) secondarily, the lake itself (i.e., the Sea of Gennesaret), though this latter usage is less frequent. The term conveys a geographic and toponymic identity, rooted in local place names of the region.
Mark 6:53 · Word #8
Lexicon G1082
| Lemma | Γεννησαρέτ |
| Transliteration | Gennēsarét |
| Strong's | G1082 |
| Definition | Proper noun referring to a region and body of water known as Gennesaret, found in the Galilee area. Used specifically to denote (1) the plain of Gennesaret—a fertile, coastal region along the northwestern side of the Sea of Galilee; and (2) secondarily, the lake itself (i.e., the Sea of Gennesaret), though this latter usage is less frequent. The term conveys a geographic and toponymic identity, rooted in local place names of the region. |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Gennesaret |
| Literal | Gennesaret |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Γεννησαρέτ |
| Strong's | G1082 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1082-01
Gennesaret
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, accusative (proper name; also occurs in genitive singular in other forms). |
| Rendering Rationale | This is a feminine singular proper noun in the accusative case referring to the geographic locale of Gennesaret. As a toponym, it is best rendered by transliteration, preserving its identity as a specific region and associated lake. |
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