Strong's Lexicon kolumbéthra: Pool Original Word: κολυμβήθρα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κολυμβάω (kolumbaō), meaning "to dive" or "to swim." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kolumbéthra," the concept of a pool or body of water can be related to Hebrew terms like בְּרֵכָה (berekhah), meaning "pool" or "reservoir." Usage: The term "kolumbéthra" refers to a pool or a place of water used for swimming or bathing. In the New Testament, it is specifically used to describe a pool in Jerusalem known for its healing properties. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, pools were significant for both practical and religious purposes. They were used for bathing, ritual purification, and as communal gathering places. The Pool of Bethesda, mentioned in the Gospel of John, was a notable site in Jerusalem, believed to have healing powers when its waters were stirred. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kolumbaó Definition a pool NASB Translation pool (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2861: κολυμβήθρακολυμβήθρα, κολυμβήθρας, ἡ (κολυμβάω), a place for diving, a swimming-pool (A. V. simply pool): John 9:7, and Rec. in 11; a reservoir or pool used for bathing, John 5:2, 4 ((according to text of R L), 7). (Plato, rep. 5, p. 453 d.; Diodorus, Joseph, others; the Sept., 2 Kings 18:17; Nehemiah 2:14; Nahum 2:8.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pool. A diving-place, i.e. Pond for bathing (or swimming) -- pool. Forms and Transliterations κολυμβηθρα κολυμβήθρα κολυμβήθρᾳ κολυμβηθραν κολυμβήθραν κολυμβήθρας kolumbethra kolumbēthra kolumbethran kolumbēthran kolymbethra kolymbēthra kolymbḗthra kolymbḗthrāi kolymbethran kolymbēthran kolymbḗthranLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 5:2 N-NFSGRK: τῇ προβατικῇ κολυμβήθρα ἡ ἐπιλεγομένη NAS: by the sheep [gate] a pool, which is called KJV: the sheep [market] a pool, which INT: the sheepgate a pool which [is] called John 5:4 Noun-DFS John 5:7 N-AFS John 9:7 N-AFS Strong's Greek 2861 |
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