John 2:6
Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.
Note Greek two or three metretae; that is, approximately 20.8 to 31.2 gallons (78.8 to 118.1 liters)
And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.
Note 2 to 3 metretes is about 20 to 30 U. S. Gallons, or 75 to 115 liters.
Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews’ manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece.
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