John 2:6

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Strong's King James

And{G1161} there were{G2258}{(G5713)} set{G2749}{(G5740)} there{G1563} six{G1803} waterpots{G5201} of stone{G3035}, after{G2596} the manner of the purifying{G2512} of the Jews{G2453}, containing{G5562}{(G5723)} two{G1417} or{G2228} three{G5140} firkins{G3355} apiece{G303}.

The F.O.G *

(6) Now there were six stone water jars set there for Y'hudim purification containing two or three measures (75-115l?) each.

The F.O.G Message *

[6] Nearby stood six large stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for their ceremonial washing. Each jar could hold twenty to thirty gallons - vessels of ritual purification about to become vessels of celebration.

Young's Literal Translation

And there were there six water-jugs of stone, placed according to the purifying of the Jews, holding each two or three measures.
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After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

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