Strong's G2861 · Greek
κολυμβήθρα
kolymbḗthra
Definition
a diving-place, i.e. pond for bathing (or swimming)
KJV: pool
Root / derivation: from G2860 (κολυμβάω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κολυμβήθρα across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John5 verses
Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
John 5:4For 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.
John 5:7The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.
John 9:7And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
John 9:11He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2861 (kolymbḗthra) mean?
a diving-place, i.e. pond for bathing (or swimming)
How many times does G2861 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2861 (κολυμβήθρα) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pool.”
How is kolymbḗthra translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2861 is rendered as “pool” (5×).
Where does the Greek word κολυμβήθρα come from?
from G2860 (κολυμβάω);