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 timesAppears 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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