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Concise Bible Dictionary
:
There
are
three
lakes in
Palestine
,
all
connected
with
the
Jordan
.
1.
Huleh in the
north
, four square miles in extent, and
seven
feet above the Mediterranean. See
MEROM
.
2.
Lake
of
Gennesaret
, 682 feet below
the
sea
. See
GALILEE
, SEA OF.
3.
The
Dead Sea
, 1292 feet below the sea. See
SALT
SEA.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
3041
(
find all occurrences in KJV Bible
)
Greek:
λίμνη
Transliteration:
limne
Phonic:
lim’-nay
Meaning:
probably from
3040
(through the idea of nearness of shore); a pond (large or small)
KJV Usage:
lake
Call: 1-630-543-1441
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