Strong's Lexicon Silóam: Siloam Original Word: Σιλωάμ Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to Strong's Hebrew 4612 (Shiloach) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 4612: שִׁלֹחַ (Shiloach) Usage: The term "Siloam" refers to a pool in Jerusalem, mentioned in the New Testament. It is most notably associated with the miracle of Jesus healing a man born blind, as recorded in the Gospel of John. The name "Siloam" is often interpreted to mean "Sent," reflecting its significance in the biblical narrative. Cultural and Historical Background: The Pool of Siloam was an important water reservoir in ancient Jerusalem, fed by the Gihon Spring through Hezekiah's Tunnel. It served as a vital water source for the city and was used for ritual purification. The pool's historical and religious significance is underscored by its mention in the context of Jesus' ministry, highlighting its role in Jewish life and worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Shelach Definition Siloam, a pool in Jer. NASB Translation Siloam (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4611: ΣιλωάμΣιλωάμ (Hebrew שִׁלֹחַ, Isaiah 8:6, which in John 9:7 is translated ἀπεσταλμένος, but more correctly (see below) 'a sending out,' 'gushing forth' (of water); it is formed after the analogy of אִיּוב, 'had in hatred', 'persecuted', from אָיַב; יִלּוד, 'born', from יָלַד, 'to bring forth'; ("the purely passive explanation, ἀπεσταλμένος, John 9:7, is not so incorrect." Ewald, Ausführl. Lehrbuch d. Hebrew Spr. § 150, 2 a.; cf. Meyer on John, the passage cited)), ὁ (in Josephus, ἡ Σιλωάμ, namely, πηγή, b. j. 5, 12, 2; 6, 8, 5; but also μέχρι τοῦ Σιλωάμ, b. j. 2, 16, 2; 6, 7, 2; (Buttmann, 21 (19))), (indeclinable; but in Josephus, b. j. 5, 6, 1 ἀπό τῆς Σιλωας), Siloam, a fountain of sweet and abundant water (Josephus, b. j. 5, 4, 1), flowing into a basin or pool of the same name (Nehemiah 3:15), both of which seem to have been situated in the southern part of Jerusalem, although opinions vary on this point: Luke 13:4; John 9:11 (Isaiah 8:6). Cf. (B. D., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Siloam. Of Hebrew origin (Shiloach); Siloam (i.e. Shiloach), a pool of Jerusalem -- Siloam. see HEBREW Shiloach Forms and Transliterations Σιλωαμ Σιλωάμ Σιλωὰμ Siloam Siloám Siloàm Silōam Silōám SilōàmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 13:4 NGRK: ἐν τῷ Σιλωὰμ καὶ ἀπέκτεινεν NAS: the tower in Siloam fell KJV: the tower in Siloam fell, and INT: in Siloam and killed John 9:7 N John 9:11 N |
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