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Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on John 5:2-3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Browse this work.

John5:2-3

2-3. sheep market--The supplement should be (as in Margin) "sheep [gate]," mentioned in Ne 3:1, 32.

Bethesda--that is, "house (place) of mercy," from the cures wrought there.

five porches--for shelter to the patients.

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