Gadara (of the Decapolis). A Decapolis city southwest of the Sea of Galilee; modern-day Umm Qais. Other forms include: Gadara, Gadarenes, Gerasa, Gergesene, Gergesenes, Var. Gadara (of the Decapolis) is also referred to as: Gerasa. Gadara (of the Decapolis) is a subentry. The primary entry is Gerasa.
Other information about Gadara (of the Decapolis):
- Is located within the following region(s): Decapolis.
NT Distribution of References
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- References: Matthew: 1
Key References for Gadara (of the Decapolis): MAT 8:28.
In the New Testament (BSB), words representing “Gadara (of the Decapolis)” are translated as Gadarenes (1x).
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- Gadarenes (MAT 8:28)
- MAT 8:28; MRK 5:1; LUK 8:26; LUK 8:37
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OpenBible.info: settlement
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ACAI: city
- Biblica Maps: lat 32.65592; lon 35.67815