John 2:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

Complete Jewish Bible:

On Tuesday there was a wedding at Kanah in the Galil; and the mother of Yeshua was there.

Berean Standard Bible:

On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,

American Standard Version:

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} the third^{G5154} day^{G2250} there was^{G1096} a marriage^{G1062} in^{G1722} Cana^{G2580} of Galilee^{G1056}; and^{G2532} the mother^{G3384} of Jesus^{G2424} was^{G2258} there^{G1563}:

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Commentary for John 2:1

John 2:1 sets the scene for one of the most celebrated miracles in the New Testament, the turning of water into wine at the wedding in Cana. This verse is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it introduces the event that marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, signaling a transition from his private life to his role as a teacher and healer. The mention of the "third day" may symbolize a new era or a period of fulfillment, echoing themes from the Old Testament, such as Jonah's three days in the belly of the fish or the prophet Hosea's reference to being raised on the third day.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the Jewish wedding customs of the time, which were significant social events that could last several days. The presence of Jesus' mother, often interpreted to be Mary, indicates the importance of family and community ties in the culture of first-century Galilee. Her involvement in the narrative also initiates her role as an intercessor, as seen later in the account when she prompts Jesus to address the shortage of wine, leading to his first miracle.

Themes present in this verse include the sanctity of marriage, the significance of community celebrations, and the role of family. It also hints at the theme of transformation, which is central to the Gospel message—the transformation of water into wine prefigures the transformation that Jesus brings about in individuals and in the world through his ministry, death, and resurrection. The verse invites readers to consider the ways in which Jesus' presence changes ordinary situations into opportunities for revelation and grace.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5154
   There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τρίτος
   Transliteration: trítos
   Pronunciation: tree'-tos
   Description: ordinal from τρεῖς; third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly:--third(-ly).
   
3. Strong's Number: G2250
   There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμέρα
   Transliteration: hēméra
   Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
   Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1062
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γάμος
   Transliteration: gámos
   Pronunciation: gam'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; nuptials:--marriage, wedding.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2580
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Κανᾶ
   Transliteration: Kanâ
   Pronunciation: kan-ah'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (compare קָנָה); Cana, a place in Palestine:--Cana.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1056
   There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Γαλιλαία
   Transliteration: Galilaía
   Pronunciation: gal-il-ah'-yah
   Description: of Hebrew origin (גָּלִיל); Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine:--Galilee.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3384
   There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μήτηρ
   Transliteration: mḗtēr
   Pronunciation: may'-tare
   Description: apparently a primary word; a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote):--mother.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2424
    There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
    Transliteration: Iēsoûs
    Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2258
    There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἦν
    Transliteration: ēn
    Pronunciation: ane
    Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1563
    There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκεῖ
    Transliteration: ekeî
    Pronunciation: ek-i'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).