Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Siloam?

14 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Siloam in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about siloam. This collection of 6 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

14
Total Verses
2
Old Testament
12
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Siloam

  1. 1
    Nehemiah 3:15
    But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Isaiah 8:6
    Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;
    KJV
  3. 3
    Luke 13:4
    Or those eighteen , upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? sinners: or, debtors
    KJV
  4. 4
    John 9:1
    And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
    KJV
  5. 5
    John 9:2
    And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
    KJV
  6. 6
    John 9:3
    Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
    KJV
  7. 7
    John 9:4
    I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
    KJV
  8. 8
    John 9:5
    As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
    KJV
  9. 9
    John 9:6
    When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, anointed: or, spread the clay upon the eyes of the blind man
    KJV
  10. 10
    John 9:7
    And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
    KJV

Subtopics of Siloam

Also called SHILOAH and SILOAH
A pool in Jerusalem
Jesus directs the blind man whom he had healed to wash in
Tower of, in the wall of Jerusalem, falls and kills eighteen people
Jesus directs the blind man, whom He healed, to wash in

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Siloam? (2 Verses)

But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Siloam? (12 Verses)

Or those eighteen , upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? sinners: or, debtors
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, anointed: or, spread the clay upon the eyes of the blind man
And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?
Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he.
Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?
He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Siloam

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about siloam. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about siloam and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about siloam is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on siloam needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about siloam with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about siloam, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about siloam?
Explore what the Bible says about siloam. This collection of 6 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 14 key verses about siloam spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about siloam are there?
There are 14 key Bible verses about siloam compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about siloam?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about siloam is Nehemiah 3:15 — "But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors ther..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about siloam?
Siloam is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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