John 2:6 Parallel Translations

Six stone water jars were there. They were used for Jewish purification rituals. Each jar held 18 to 27 gallons.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.

ASV:

Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece.

BBE:

Now six pots of stone, every one taking two or three firkins of water, were placed there for the purpose of washing, as is the way of the Jews.

DBY:

Now there were standing there six stone water-vessels, according to the purification of the Jews, holding two or three measures each.

ERV:

Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece.

WEY:

Now there were six stone jars standing there (in accordance with the Jewish regulations for purification)

WBS:

And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.

WEB:

Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews' manner of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.

YLT:

And there were there six water-jugs of stone, placed according to the purifying of the Jews, holding each two or three measures.

John 2:6 Cross References

XREF:

Mark 7:3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, thus observing the traditions of the elders;

John 3:25 Therefore there arose a discussion on the part of John's disciples with a Jew about purification. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:6 And there were set there six {c} waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three {d} firkins apiece.
(c) These were vessels made for the use of water, in which they washed themselves.
(d) Every firkin contained one hundred pounds, at twelve ounces a pound: By this we gather that Christ helps them with one thousand and eight hundred pounds of wine.
(about 135 imperial gallons or 600 litres Ed.)

PNT:

2:6 There were set there six waterpots of stone. These waterpots were to supply water for the washings usual at feasts. See Mr 7:4. The Jews were regarded ceremonially unclean if they did not wash both before and after eating. See PNT Mt 15:2. The pots each held about twenty gallons.

WES:

2:6 The purifying of the Jews - Who purified themselves by frequent washings particularly before eating.

MHC:

2:1-11 It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ own and bless it. Those that would have Christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. While in this world we sometimes find ourselves in straits, even when we think ourselves in fulness. There was want at a marriage feast. Those who are come to care for the things of the world, must look for trouble, and count upon disappointment. In our addresses to Christ, we must humbly spread our case before him, and then refer ourselves to him to do as he pleases. In Christ's reply to his mother there was no disrespect. He used the same word when speaking to her with affection from the cross; yet it is a standing testimony against the idolatry of after-ages, in giving undue honours to his mother. His hour is come when we know not what to do. Delays of mercy are not denials of prayer. Those that expect Christ's favours, must observe his orders with ready obedience. The way of duty is the way to mercy; and Christ's methods must not be objected against. The beginning of Moses' miracles was turning water into blood, Ex 7:20; the beginning of Christ's miracles was turning water into wine; which may remind us of the difference between the law of Moses and the gospel of Christ. He showed that he improves creature-comforts to all true believers, and make them comforts indeed. And Christ's works are all for use. Has he turned thy water into wine, given thee knowledge and grace? it is to profit withal; therefore draw out now, and use it. It was the best wine. Christ's works commend themselves even to those who know not their Author. What was produced by miracles, always was the best in its kind. Though Christ hereby allows a right use of wine, he does not in the least do away his own caution, which is, that our hearts be not at any time overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness, Lu 21:34. Though we need not scruple to feast with our friends on proper occasions, yet every social interview should be so conducted, that we might invite the Redeemer to join with us, if he were now on earth; and all levity, luxury, and excess offend him.

CONC:

Accordance Apiece Ceremonial Containing Custom Firkins Gallons Holding Jars Jewish Jews Kind Manner Measures Metretes Placed Pots Purification Purifying Purpose Regulations Rites Six Standing Stone Stood Taking Thirty Twenty Washing Water-jugs Waterpots Water-vessels

Accordance Apiece Containing Custom Firkins Gallons Holding Jars Jewish Jews Kind Manner Nearby Placed Pots Purification Purifying Purpose Regulations Rites Six Standing Stone Thirty Three Twenty Water Waterpots Way

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