John 5:2 Meaning
Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
Context Explained
1After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
2Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
3In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.
4For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 5:7
The context of the pool and its significance for healing is further explained.
Acts 3:2
The mention of a healing pool connects to the theme of healing in the New Testament.
Hebrews 12:13
The imagery of healing and restoration echoes the theme of community support.
Source: John 5:2