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. - Free Bible Online

john 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep [gate] a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes.


      2, 3. sheep market--The supplement should be (as in Margin) "sheep [gate]," mentioned in Ne 3:1, 32.
      Bethesda--that is, "house (place) of mercy," from the cures wrought there.
      five porches--for shelter to the patients.

JFB.


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