Bethesda

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es:Bethesda de:Bethesda Bethesda was originally the name of a pool in Jerusalem. It was reported to possess healing qualities, and is mentioned in the Bible (John 5:2). Its name is said to derive from the Aramaic language beth hesda, meaning “house of grace”. Alternative renderings of its name include Bethzatha and Bethsaida.

In modern times, Bethesda is the name of some places in the United States of America:

• Bethesda, Arkansas
• Bethesda, Delaware
• Bethesda, Georgia (three places):
  • in Chatham County
  • in Greene County
  • in Gwinnett County
• Bethesda, Iowa
• Bethesda, Kentucky
• Bethesda, Maryland
• Bethesda, Mississippi
• Bethesda, North Carolina (two places):
  • in Davidson County
  • in Durham County
• Bethesda, Ohio
• Bethesda, Pennsylvania
• Bethesda, South Carolina
• Bethesda, Tennessee (two places):
  • in White County
  • in Williamson County
• Bethesda, West Virginia
• Bethesda, Wisconsin

and in Canada:

• Bethesda, Ontatio (Prince Edward County)
• Bethesda, Ontario (Simcoe County)
• Bethesda, Ontario (York Region)

and in Wales:

• Bethesda, Gwynedd

There is also a software company called Bethesda Softworks which has created several well-known computer games. The company takes its name from Bethesda, Maryland, the place it was established.