Gadara
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Hellenistic city located on a plateau overlooking the Sea of Galilee, known for its Greco-Roman architecture and role in the Decapolis.
What is the meaning of Gadara in the Bible?
Gadara was a prominent city in the Decapolis, situated on a plateau east of the Sea of Galilee in the region historically known as the Decapolis. The site is identified with the modern ruins of Umm Qeis in northern Jordan, located south of the town of el-Chummeh.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Gadara provides context for the region where Jesus performed miracles, such as the healing of the demon-possessed men, and helps readers visualize the cultural landscape of the Decapolis cities mentioned in the Gospels.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.