Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Βηθεσδά”
Understanding Bēthesdá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Chaldee origin (compare בַּיִת and חֵסֵד) Bethesda. - house of kindness - Beth-esda, a pool in Jerusalem
G964
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Βηθεσδά
Phoneticbay-thes-dah'
TransliterationBēthesdá
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Chaldee origin (compare בַּיִת and חֵסֵד) Bethesda. - house of kindness - Beth-esda, a pool in Jerusalem
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 5:2 | “Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.” Word: Βηθεσδά (Bēthesdá) |