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Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda, having five porches.

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Greek: Transliteration:
Now A weak adversative particle, generally placed second in its clause; but, on the other hand, and. Conj H1161 δὲ de
Jerusalem The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. N-DNP H2414 Ἱεροσολύμοις ierosolumois
Analysis:
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Sheep Gate Pertaining to sheep. Adj-DFS H4262 προβατικῇ probatikē
a pool, (literal: a diving or swimming place), a pool. N-NFS H2861 κολυμβήθρα kolumbēthra
in In, on, among. V-PPM/P-NFS H1951 ἐπιλεγομένη epilegomenē
in Hebrew In the Hebrew, or rather, in the Aramaic dialect. Adv H1447 Ἑβραϊστὶ ebraisti
Analysis:

"The name Hebrew, as we shall see below, literally denotes someone who passes through a liquid or watery medium and comes out dry on the other side. There is some indication that certain patriarchal names used in the Semitic language area long before the Biblical namesakes came to the scene (but this according to traditional dating, which is also dubious), and certain scholars propose that the Biblical stories are playful commentaries on the actual relations between naturally formed nations (for example the adjacent nations of Israel and Edom had such a typical love-hate relationship that the Bible writers described them as coming from two twin brothers named Jacob and Esau, and so on)." Source: http://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Hebrew.html retrieved at 4.21 pm April 18, 2018

 The Abarim Publication closely matches Dr. Baruch Korman's definition from Loveisrael.org.

 Biblestudycompany note: The reason this is so important is that it references baptism. We cross from one life to the next via a decision of the heart and belief. Dr. Tim Cole of Grace Bible Church St. Petersburg, FL mentions that the earth came through the water to first appear (Genesis). Is this not a baptism of sorts? Abraham was called the first Hebrew. Did he not leave his homeland in obedience to God and crossed into Canaan? The Hebrews in Exodus came through water, called the Red Sea to leave their old life as slaves in Egypt to a new life in the wilderness dependent on God. Christ was baptized, as well, in an area near the Jordon river where the Israelites crossed to go into the land of Canaan, and after this baptism, Christ was then tested by the Devil. Could it be we will experience testing too after we cross over or be baptized?

We may look at the symbolism to see that there is a change of status with this person. That a person being obedient to believe God and decides to “cross over” from the world is indeed making a significant change. May we all strive to cross over in obedience to God’s word.

Bethesda, Bethesda, name of a pool in Jerusalem. N-NFS H964 Βηθζαθὰ bēthzatha
having To have, hold, possess. V-PPA-NFS H2192 ἔχουσα echousa
five Five. Adj-AFP H4002 πέντε pente
porches. A colonnade, portico. N-AFP H4745 στοὰς stoas

Locations

Bethesda (Jerusalem)

BETHESDAbe-thez'-da (Bethesda; Textus Receptus of the New Testament, John 5:2 (probably beth chicda', "house of mercy"); other forms occur as Bethzatha and Bethsaida):1. The Conditions of the Narrative: John 5:2:The only data we have is the statement in John 5:2-4: "Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, havin... View Details

Jerusalem

JERUSALEMje-roo'-sa-lem:I. THE NAME1. In Cuneiform2. In Hebrew3. In Greek and Latin4. The Meaning of Jerusalem5. Other NamesII. GEOLOGY, CLIMATE AND SPRINGS1. Geology2. Climate and Rainfall3. The Natural SpringsIII. THE NATURAL SITE1. The Mountains Around2. The Valleys3. The HillsIV. GENERAL TOPOGRAPHY OF JERUSALEM1. Description of Josephus2. Summary of the... View Details

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Berean Bible Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda, having five porches.
King James Bible Now there is in at Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew called tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
Hebrew Greek English Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew called Bethesda, having five porches.porticoes.
New American Standard Bible 1995 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew called Bethesda, having five porches.porticoes.