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Bethesda

buh-THEHZ-duh

Bethesda (name) means a pool in Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament, associated with a healing miracle. Example: “The Gospel of John describes a man healed at the pool of Bethesda.”

name

A pool in Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament, associated with a healing miracle.

"The Gospel of John describes a man healed at the pool of Bethesda."

noun

Any place whose waters are believed to have healing properties, by extension from the biblical pool.

"Locals call the spring their own little Bethesda."

How to use Bethesda

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA biblical healing pool, and by extension, any spring or spa believed to have curative waters.

Word forms

Bethesdas plural

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Etymology

From Aramaic, traditionally translated as "house of grace" or "house of mercy."

Origin: Aramaic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Bethesda” mean?

The word “Bethesda” means a pool in Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament, associated with a healing miracle. In plain terms, a biblical healing pool, and by extension, any spring or spa believed to have curative waters.

How do you pronounce “Bethesda”?

“Bethesda” is pronounced buh-THEHZ-duh (/bəˈθɛz.də/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bethesda” in a sentence?

Here is “Bethesda” used in a sentence: “The Gospel of John describes a man healed at the pool of Bethesda.”

What part of speech is “Bethesda”?

Depending on how it is used, “Bethesda” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Bethesda” come from?

The word “Bethesda” comes from Aramaic. From Aramaic, traditionally translated as "house of grace" or "house of mercy.".

Is “Bethesda” a common word?

“Bethesda” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Bethesda” have?

“Bethesda” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pool in Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament, associated with a healing miracle.