Greek · G2861 · unreviewed

κολυμβήθρα

Pool

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κολυμβήθρα G2861
Pronunciation kolymbḗthra

What does κολυμβήθρα (kolymbḗthra) mean in the Bible?

κολυμβήθρα (kolymbḗthra) is a Greek word meaning "pool". κολυμβήθρα, -ας, ἡ (κολνμβάω), [in LXX for בְּרֵכָה, 4Ki.

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Meaning

pool
Extended definition

(κολνμβάω), [in LXX for בְּרֵכָה, 4Ki.18:27, al. ;] a swimming pool, pool: Jhn.5:2, 4 5:7 9:7.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine John 5:2
Accusative · Singular · Feminine John 5:7 · John 9:7
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