John 2:6

six waterpots. See App-176.

waterpots. jars. Occurs only here, John 2:7, and John 4:28.

after the manner, &c. Proportioned to the number of the guests.

after. according to. Greek kata. App-104. the Jews. See note on John 1:19.

firkins. See App-51.

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