Refiner Word Study galilaios (G1057)
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Γαλιλαῖος
galilaios
10 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a native of Galilee, Mt. 26:69; Mk. 14:70; Lk. 13:1; Jn. 4:45; Acts 1:11"

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Definition and meaning

What does galilaios mean in Greek?

10
Occurrences in Scripture
G1057
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a native of Galilee, Mt. 26:69; Mk. 14:70; Lk. 13:1; Jn. 4:45; Acts 1:11

In the original Greek the word is written: Γαλιλαῖος

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.

The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.

Scripture references

Top 10 Bible verses with galilaios

These are the most notable occurrences of galilaios (G1057) across the King James Bible.

Matthew 26:69

Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

Mark 14:70

And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.

Luke 13:1

There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

Luke 13:2

And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?

Luke 22:59

And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

Luke 23:6

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

John 4:45

Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.

Acts 1:11

Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Acts 2:7

And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?

Acts 5:37

After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about galilaios

What does galilaios mean in Greek?

Strong's G1057 (galilaios) is a Greek word that means: a native of Galilee, Mt. 26:69; Mk. 14:70; Lk. 13:1; Jn. 4:45; Acts 1:11 It appears 10 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does galilaios appear in the Bible?

The word galilaios (G1057) appears 10 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1057?

Strong's G1057 is galilaios, a Greek word defined as: a native of Galilee, Mt. 26:69; Mk. 14:70; Lk. 13:1; Jn. 4:45; Acts 1:11. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is galilaios in the Old Testament or New Testament?

galilaios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.