John 2:6

In 9 translations

BSB

Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.Greek two or three metretae; that is, approximately 20.8 to 31.2 gallons (78.8 to 118.1 liters)

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.

WEB

Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.2 to 3 metretes is about 20 to 30 U. S. Gallons, or 75 to 115 liters.

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three measures apiece.

GNV

And there were set there, sixe waterpots of stone, after the maner of the purifying of the Iewes, conteining two or three firkins a piece.

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SBLGNT

ἦσαν δὲ ἐκεῖ λίθιναι ὑδρίαι ἓξ κατὰ τὸν καθαρισμὸν τῶν Ἰουδαίων κείμεναι, χωροῦσαι ἀνὰ μετρητὰς δύο ἢ τρεῖς.

RP2018

Ἦσαν δὲ ἐκεῖ ὑδρίαι λίθιναι ἓξ κείμεναι κατὰ τὸν καθαρισμὸν τῶν Ἰουδαίων, χωροῦσαι ἀνὰ μετρητὰς δύο ἢ τρεῖς.

TR-Boyd

Ἦσαν δὲ ἐκεῖ ὑδρίαι λίθιναι ἓξ κείμεναι κατὰ τὸν καθαρισμὸν τῶν Ἰουδαίων, χωροῦσαι ἀνὰ μετρητὰς δύο ἢ τρεῖς.

SCR1894

ησαν δε εκει υδριαι λιθιναι εξ κειμεναι κατα τον καθαρισμον των ιουδαιων χωρουσαι ανα μετρητας δυο η τρεις

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Cross-references most cited first

• John 3:25Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.
• Hebrews 9:10They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.
• Ephesians 5:26to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
• Mark 7:2–5and they saw some of His disciples eating with hands that were defiled—that is, unwashed. Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands…
• Hebrews 9:19For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people,
• Hebrews 10:22let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
• Hebrews 6:2instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

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