γάλα

galaNoun (Neuter)G1051

milk

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

milk (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

milk. Metaphorical, of elementary Christian teaching: τὸ λογικὸν ἄδολον γ., the rational (spiritual) genuine milk (see Hort, in l.), (in support of AV, milk of the word, see ICC, in l.).
LXX Usage: for חלב

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
2
Hebrews
2
1 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:2
  • 1 Corinthians 9:7
  • 1 Peter 2:2
  • Hebrews 5:12
  • Hebrews 5:13

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