"The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; The people which sat in darkness saw great light."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Galilee Meaning in the Bible
Galilee
girl
Galilee means "Circuit; District; Rolling", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Galilee appears in the King James Bible, and Matthew 4:15-16 is the passage most often tied to it. Galilee proves that God chooses the despised and insignificant to display His greatest glory — no place is too humble for Him.
Is Galilee in the Bible?
Yes — Galilee appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 4:15-16.
Pronunciation:/GAL-ih-lee/
OriginHebrew
MeaningCircuit; District; Rolling
What does Galilee mean?
Galilee is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Circuit; District; Rolling". Galilee was the beloved region where Jesus grew up, called His first disciples, performed most of His miracles, and preached the Sermon on the Mount.
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What does Galilee mean in the Bible?
Galilee means "Circuit; District; Rolling" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Galilee was the beloved region where Jesus grew up, called His first disciples, performed most of His miracles, and preached the Sermon on the Mount. 'Galilee of the Gentiles' was considered insignificant — yet God chose it as the stage for His greatest works.
Where does Galilee appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Galilee is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Matthew 4:15-16. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet."
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Which books of the Bible mention Galilee?
Galilee is mentioned across 5 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Galilee?
Galilee proves that God chooses the despised and insignificant to display His greatest glory — no place is too humble for Him.
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Galilee name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Galilee appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 4:15-16.
Galilee means "Circuit; District; Rolling." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Matthew 4:15-16, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Galilee comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Circuit; District; Rolling." It appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 4:15-16.
Common questions about the name Galilee
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Galilee?
You can read every verse where Galilee appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.