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Strong's G4611 Σιλωάμ (siloam)

Siloam - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4611 — maalal (“doing”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4611
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G4611 Quick Answer

Strong's G4611 Σιλωάμ (Siloam) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Siloam (sil-ow-am') n/l. 1. Siloam (i.e. Shiloach), a pool of Jerusalem [of Hebrew origin (H7975)] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include siloam. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
Siloam (sil-ow-am') n/l. 1. Siloam (i.e. Shiloach), a pool of Jerusalem [of Hebrew origin (H7975)]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
siloam

Meaning and Definition

Siloam (sil-ow-am') n/l. 1. Siloam (i.e. Shiloach), a pool of Jerusalem [of Hebrew origin (H7975)] KJV: Siloam Root(s): H7975

Original Word
Σιλωάμ
Transliteration
Siloam
Derivation
Root: שִׁלּוַֹח שֶׁלַח R1: 7975
Morphology
Name Location

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4611. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Siloam

Usage: Σιλωάμ (indecl., but in FlJ, genitive, ᾶ, B.J., ii, 16, 2), ὁ (Heb. שִׁלֹחַ), Siloam (see DB, iii, 515 f.): Luk.13:4, Jhn.9:7, 11.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4611 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Siloam, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Siloam Luke 13:4

How Strong's G4611 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4611 (Σιλωάμ) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4611 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4611 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 13:4 KJV

Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

John 9:7 KJV

And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

John 9:11 KJV

He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.

Strong's G4611 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Isaiah 8:6 Septuagint / Brenton

Because this people chooses not the water of Siloam that goes softly, but wills to have Rezin, and the son of Remaliah to be king over you;

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4611.

Isaiah 8:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Because this people chooses not the water of Siloam that goes softly, but wills to have Rezin, and the son of Remaliah to be king over you;
Luke 13:4 New Testament, KJV
Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
John 9:7 New Testament, KJV
And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
John 9:11 New Testament, KJV
He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4611, grouped by book.

Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G4611 FAQ

What does siloam (Σιλωάμ) mean?

Siloam (Strong's G4611) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Siloam". Siloam (sil-ow-am') n/l. 1. Siloam (i.e. Shiloach), a pool of Jerusalem [of Hebrew origin (H7975)]

How many times is siloam (Σιλωάμ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4611 across 3 books.

Where can I study siloam (Σιλωάμ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4611 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate siloam (Σιλωάμ)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as siloam. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4611 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4611, with linked reader references where each row is available.