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Water-Pot
Open directlyHastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
WA'TER-POT. The custom of washing the feet necessitated the use of a large amount of water on festive occasions. Hence, in John 2:6 there is mention made of six stone water-pots which held about 25 gallons apiece. Stone Water-jars. The water-pot of the woman of Samaria, John 4:28, was much smaller.
Scripture references
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
WA'TER-POT. The custom of washing the feet necessitated the use of a large amount of water on festive occasions. Hence, in John 2:6 there is mention made of six stone water-pots which held about 25 gallons apiece. Stone Water-jars. The water-pot of the woman of Samaria, John 4:28, was much smaller.