name
Bethesda
buh-THEHZ-duh
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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
1
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 notesIn 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."