Joh 2:6-11 | Family | STEP | Six water-pots of stone ; it was the custom of the Jews to have such vessels for water, for purposes of purification. Firkins ; the Greek word rendered firkins is supposed to denote the same measure as the Hebrew word bath, containing about 8 7/8 gallons.

John 2:6-11

Six water-pots of stone; it was the custom of the Jews to have such vessels for water, for purposes of purification.

Firkins; the Greek word rendered firkins is supposed to denote the same measure as the Hebrew word bath, containing about 8 7/8 gallons. Governor of the feast; the person who had the general superintendence. Every man; this is a statement of what was usual on such occasions. Thus the governor of the feast testified to the purity and excellence of the wine miraculously furnished by the Saviour. Manifested forth his glory; showed his divine power, and thus proved himself to be the Messiah. It is never said in the Scriptures, that any mere creature ever wrought miracles to show forth his own glory. This statement, which is here made with regard to the Son of God, is peculiar to him, and is adapted to lead men to pay him divine honors. Chap Joh 5:23.