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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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Albert Barnes
On John 2:6
18th Century
Theologian
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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AT Robertson
On John 2:6
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…
Charles Ellicott
On John 2:6
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 2:6
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 2:6
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…
John Calvin
On John 2:6
16th Century
Theologian
And there were there six water-pots of stone. According to the computation of Budaeus, we infer that these water-pots were very l…
John Gill
On John 2:6
17th Century
Pastor
And there were set six water pots of stone To distinguish them from other vessels made of different matter: for the Jews …
Matthew Henry
On John 2:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…