שִׁלֹחַ
Shiloach , a fountain of Jerusalem
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What does שִׁלֹחַ (Shilōaḥ) mean in the Bible?
שִׁלֹחַ (Shilōaḥ) is a Hebrew word meaning "Shiloach , a fountain of Jerusalem". Shiloah, Siloah. Rejecting Shiloah represents refusing God’s gentle rule in favor of overwhelming foreign power. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
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Meaning
Shiloah, Siloah.
Why This Word Matters
Rejecting Shiloah represents refusing God’s gentle rule in favor of overwhelming foreign power. Isaiah 8:1-8
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Cross-Language Connections
Greek words that correspond to or develop the meaning of this Hebrew word in the New Testament.