Vincent Word Studies - John 3:23 - 3:23
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Vincent Word Studies - John 3:23 - 3:23
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Was baptizing (ἦν βαπτίζων)
The substantive verb with the participle also indicating continuous or habitual action; was engaged in baptizing.
Aenon, near to Salim
The situation is a matter of conjecture. The word, Aenon is probably akin to the Hebrew ayin, an eye, a spring. See on Jam 3:11.
Much water (ὕδατα πολλὰ)
Literally, many waters. Probably referring to a number of pools or springs.
Came - were baptized
Imperfects. They kept coming.