What is Shiloah in the Bible?

Isaiah uses the softly flowing waters of Shiloah as an image the people refuse while rejoicing in Rezin and Remaliah's son.

Shiloah is the name of a body of water mentioned once in the Old Testament, in a prophecy of Isaiah. The prophet speaks of the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rebukes the people for refusing these gentle waters while rejoicing in Rezin and Remaliah's son (Isaiah 8:6).

Shiloah in the Bible

In the passage, the quiet waters stand in contrast to the people's reliance on these foreign rulers. The waters of Shiloah are generally identified with the water channel and pool of Siloam in Jerusalem.

Name meaning
Sent
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Waters in Jerusalem
First mention
Isaiah 8:6
Appearances in the Bible
1 mentions

Shiloah in the Bible

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What is Shiloah in the Bible?

Shiloah is the name of a body of water mentioned once in the Old Testament, in a prophecy of Isaiah. The prophet speaks of the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rebukes the people for refusing these gentle waters while rejoicing in Rezin and Remaliah's son (Isaiah 8:6). In the passage, the quiet waters stand in contrast to the people's reliance on these foreign rulers. The waters of Shiloah are generally identified with the water channel and pool of Siloam in Jerusalem.

What does the name Shiloah mean?

The name Shiloah means “Sent”. Origin: Hebrew.

Where is Shiloah first mentioned in the Bible?

Shiloah is first mentioned in Isaiah 8:6.

How many times is Shiloah mentioned in the Bible?

Number of mentions in the Bible: 1.