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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on John 5:2

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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sheep market--The supplement should be (as in Margin) "sheep [gate]," mentioned in Neh 3:1, Neh 3:32. Bethesda--that is, "house (place) of mercy," from the cures wrought there. five porches--for shelter to the patients.
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