Siloam, Pool Of
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient rock-cut cistern at the southern end of the Tyropoeon Valley, serving as the terminus of the Gihon Spring water system.
What is the meaning of Siloam, Pool Of in the Bible?
The Pool of Siloam is an ancient water reservoir situated in the City of David in Jerusalem. Its name derives from the Hebrew word 'shiloh,' meaning 'sent,' referencing the water channel that conveyed water from the Gihon Spring to this point.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the location and function of the Pool of Siloam clarifies the narrative of the healing of the man born blind in the Gospel of John, illustrating the physical journey the man took to receive healing and the subsequent social dynamics within the Jerusalem community during the Second Temple period.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.