Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H7975 שִׁלֹחַ (Shiloach) • Refers to the same pool or water conduit in Jerusalem, emphasizing the connection between the Greek and Hebrew terms and their shared significance in biblical history and theology.

Usage: The term Σιλωάμ is used in the New Testament to refer to a specific pool in Jerusalem, known for its role in a miracle performed by Jesus.

Context: Σιλωάμ, or Siloam, is a significant location mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of John. The Pool of Siloam is situated in Jerusalem and is historically and theologically important due to its association with one of Jesus' miracles. In John 9:7, Jesus instructs a man who was blind from birth to wash in the Pool of Siloam, resulting in the man's sight being restored: "Then He told him, 'Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam' (which means Sent). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing" (John 9:7, BSB). This miracle not only demonstrates Jesus' divine power but also symbolizes spiritual enlightenment and the transformative power of faith and obedience.

The name "Siloam" itself, meaning "Sent," carries theological significance, as it reflects the mission of Jesus as the one sent by God to bring light to the world. The pool's location and its waters were also historically significant for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, serving as a water source and a place of ritual purification.

The Pool of Siloam is also mentioned in the context of a tragic event in Luke 13:4, where Jesus refers to the collapse of the tower in Siloam, which killed eighteen people, as a call to repentance: "Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem?" (Luke 13:4, BSB). This reference underscores the unpredictability of life and the necessity of being spiritually prepared.