John 5:2
John · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.”John 5:2
What Does John 5:2 Mean?
John 5:2 is found in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to John 5:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Nehemiah 3:1“Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.”Nehemiah 12:39“And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate.”Isaiah 22:11“Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fashioned it long ago.”Acts 21:40“And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,”Nehemiah 3:32“And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.”John 7:21“Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.”Ezekiel 40:16“And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each post were palm trees.”John 19:20“This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.”Isaiah 22:9“Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool.”John 19:13“When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.”John 19:17“And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:”John 20:16“Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.”Revelation 16:16“And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.”
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