Bible Dictionary
Shiloah, The waters of
The waters of Shiloah were a gently flowing stream or spring in Jerusalem, later known as Siloam. Isaiah used its quiet waters as an image contrasting with threatening national powers.
Definition
The waters of Shiloah were a soft-flowing stream or spring in Jerusalem. The name corresponds with Siloah and the later designation Siloam. It was regarded as Jerusalem’s only perennial spring.
Biblical Usage
Isaiah uses the gently flowing waters of Shiloah in contrast with more threatening powers. The image emphasizes the character of a quiet, soft-flowing watercourse.
Historical Background
The stream was later known as Siloam. The supplied material identifies it as a perennial spring associated with Jerusalem.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
=Siloah, (Neh. 3:15) and Siloam (q.v.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a certain soft-flowing stream, (Isaiah 8:6) better known under the later name of Siloam -the only perennial spring of Jerusalem.