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Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews` manner of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.
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The Purpose of the Pots
Commentators explain that the six stone waterpots were not random props. They were used for Jewish ceremonial purification rites, like washing hands before a meal. Their large size, holding a total of 100-150 gallons, and the fact they were made of stone are key details the author includes to set the stage for the miracle.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Six water-pots of stone. Made of stone; or, as we should say, stoneware.
After the manner. After the usual custom.
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Waterpots (υδρια). Old word from υδωρ (water) and used in papyri for pots or pans for holding money or bread as well as water. The…
19th Century
Anglican
Waterpots, or pitchers, similar to but larger than the vessels used for carrying water, as in John 4:28. These were place…
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Baptist
I admire the accuracy of the Holy Spirit. John does not know exactly how much these vessels held; they were not made to measure things in, so he wr…
The stone jars were large, containing about twenty gallons apiece. By the social rules of the day, all the guests were expected to wash their hands…
16th Century
Protestant
And there were there six water-pots of stone. According to the computation of Budaeus, we infer that these water-pots were very l…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there were set six water pots of stone To distinguish them from other vessels made of different matter: for the Jews …
It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ acknowledge and bless it. Those who want Christ with them at their marriage must invi…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Evangelist showed the dignity of the incarnate Word and gave various proofs for it. Now he begins to recount the effects and action…
