Bethesda in the Bible

Meaning: house of pity or mercy

Thematic Bible



Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.


Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

Watsons