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John 9:7 ,John 9:7,9:11 uses the etymological significance of the term Siloam for a play on words to press the point that the blind man was sent to Siloah by one who was Himself the One who was sent. To gain his sight, the blind man went to and obeyed the One who was sent. Luke 13:4 is a reference more to an unknown tower at Siloam than to Siloam. The tower may have been an aborted effort to protect the water supply. The theological issue of Luke 13:1 does not hinge on the geographical issue of Siloam.
The pool, created by Hezekiah and known by Jesus is still a source of water today.
John R. Drayer
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These dictionary topics are from the Holman Bible Dictionary, published by Broadman & Holman, 1991. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Broadman & Holman.
These dictionary topics are from the Holman Bible Dictionary, published by Broadman & Holman, 1991. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Broadman & Holman.
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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Siloam'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​s/siloam.html. 1991.
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Siloam'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​s/siloam.html. 1991.