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Beyond its role as a place of healing in the New Testament, what is the likely etymological meaning and historical significance of the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus healed a man who had been ill for 38 years?
A
It was named after a Roman goddess of healing and was known for its therapeutic mineral springs.
B
Its name means 'House of Mercy' or 'House of Grace,' and it was possibly associated with a pagan shrine before becoming a Jewish ritual bath.
C
It was a reservoir built by Herod the Great to supply water to the city of Jerusalem and had no religious significance.
D
Its name means 'Pool of Judgment,' and it was used for public executions and trials by ordeal.
Reference:
John 5:1-18
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