Definition
γάλα, -ακτος, τό
[in LXX for חלב ;]
milk: 1 Corinthians 9:7. Metaphorical, of elementary Christian teaching: 1 Corinthians 3:2, Hebrews 5:12, 13; τὸ λογικὸν ἄδολον γ., the rational (spiritual) genuine milk (see Hort, in l.), 1 Peter 2:2 (in support of AV, milk of the word, see ICC, in l.).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as γάλα:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- 1 Corinthians 3:2γάλα · milkI gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for solid food. In fact, you are still not ready,
- 1 Corinthians 9:7γάλακτος · milkWho serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?
- Hebrews 5:12γάλακτος · milkAlthough by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food!
- Hebrews 5:13γάλακτος · milkFor everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.
- 1 Peter 2:2γάλα · milkLike newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,