John 2:6
“And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And there were set six water pots of stone,.... To distinguish them from other vessels made of different matter: for the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Six water-pots of stone - Made of stone; or, as we should say, stoneware. After the manner - After the usual custom. Of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
After the manner of the purifying of the Jews - Or, for the purpose of the purifying of the Jews. The preposition κατα,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 2:1-11
We have here the story of Christ's miraculous conversion of water into wine at a marriage in Cana of Galilee. There were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
six waterpots of stone As an eyewitness S. John remembers their number, material, and size. The surroundings of the…
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