Rivers, seas & lakes · Galilee
Sea of Galilee
What was Sea of Galilee?
The Sea of Galilee is the freshwater lake where Jesus called fishermen, calmed the storm, and walked on water.
TodayLake Kinneret, northern Israel
Also calledLake Gennesaret, Sea of Tiberias
SizeAbout 13 miles long
EventsCalling of fishermen; storm stilled
Also called Lake Gennesaret and the Sea of Tiberias, this harp-shaped lake teemed with fish and ringed with towns like Capernaum and Bethsaida.
Beside it Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John from their nets to become fishers of men. From a boat he taught the crowds in parables.
On its waters he stilled a raging storm with a word, walked across the waves, and after his resurrection served breakfast to his disciples on its shore.
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Matthew 4:18 “As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.” Mark 4:39 “Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm.” John 21:1 “Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:”
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.