The Waterpots of Cana
Miracles of JesusMeaning: “Stone jars for purification”
The first sign — Jesus turns the water of ritual into the wine of joy.
The six stone water jars Jesus used to turn water into wine — his first miraculous sign.
What It Was
At a wedding in Cana, “there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews,” each holding two or three firkins (John 2:6). Jesus had them filled with water; when drawn out it had become wine — the best of the feast (John 2:7–10).
Biblical Significance & Symbolism
John calls it “the beginning of miracles” by which Jesus “manifested forth his glory” (John 2:11). The water of Jewish purification becoming the wine of the wedding hints at the new joy and the new covenant Jesus brings, surpassing the old forms.
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Jesus turns water to wine at the wedding
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Frequently asked about The Waterpots of Cana
What was The Waterpots of Cana in the Bible?
The six stone water jars Jesus used to turn water into wine — his first miraculous sign.
What does The Waterpots of Cana symbolize?
The first sign — Jesus turns the water of ritual into the wine of joy.
What does the name The Waterpots of Cana mean?
The name The Waterpots of Cana means “Stone jars for purification”.
What was The Waterpots of Cana made of?
The Waterpots of Cana was made of stone, measuring Two or three firkins apiece.
Where was The Waterpots of Cana kept?
The Waterpots of Cana was kept at Cana of Galilee.
Where is The Waterpots of Cana first mentioned in the Bible?
The Waterpots of Cana is first mentioned in John 2:6.
How often is The Waterpots of Cana mentioned in the Bible?
The Waterpots of Cana is mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book: John.
What were the waterpots of Cana?
Six stone jars for ritual purification that Jesus had filled with water, which he turned into wine — his first miraculous sign (John 2:6–11).
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