John 2:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

Complete Jewish Bible:

This, the first of Yeshua’s miraculous signs, he did at Kanah in the Galil; he manifested his glory, and his talmidim came to trust in him.

Berean Standard Bible:

Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.

American Standard Version:

This beginning of his signs did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

This^{G5026} beginning^{G746} of miracles^{G4592} did^{G4160} Jesus^{G2424} in^{G1722} Cana^{G2580} of Galilee^{G1056}, and^{G2532} manifested forth^{G5319} his^{G846} glory^{G1391}; and^{G2532} his^{G846} disciples^{G3101} believed^{G4100} on^{G1519} him^{G846}.

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Commentary for John 2:11

John 2:11 is a pivotal verse in the Gospel of John, capturing the moment when Jesus performs his first public miracle. The setting is a wedding in Cana, a town in Galilee, during the first century AD. At this time, weddings were significant community events, often lasting several days, and running out of wine would have been a social disaster for the hosts.

In this context, Jesus' mother, Mary, informs him of the wine shortage, prompting Jesus to turn water into wine. This act is not just a display of supernatural power but is also rich in symbolism. Wine in the Jewish tradition was associated with joy and celebration (Psalm 104:15), and by providing an abundance of the finest wine, Jesus is seen as bringing joy and abundance, signaling the new era of salvation he inaugurates.

The verse emphasizes that this miracle was the "beginning of signs," indicating that it was the first in a series of acts that would reveal Jesus' divine identity and messianic mission. The term "signs" is used throughout the Gospel of John to refer to miracles that point beyond themselves to deeper spiritual truths.

The manifestation of Jesus' glory at Cana is a revelation of his divine nature to his disciples. In the Gospel of John, "glory" often refers to the divine presence and majesty of God, which is now revealed in Jesus Christ. The disciples' belief in Jesus as a result of this miracle is a key theme in John's Gospel, which consistently emphasizes the importance of belief for spiritual life (John 20:31).

Historically, this event is set within the cultural and religious context of Second Temple Judaism, where expectations of a Messiah were high, and miracles were seen as signs of divine authority. The miracle at Cana, therefore, serves as a powerful affirmation of Jesus' identity as the Messiah and marks the initiation of his public ministry, which would challenge existing religious paradigms and ultimately lead to his crucifixion and resurrection.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G5026
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ταύτῃ
   Transliteration: taútēi
   Pronunciation: tow'-tace
   Description: dative case, accusative case and genitive case respectively of the feminine singular of οὗτος; (towards or of) this:--her, + hereof, it, that, + thereby, the (same), this (same).
   
2. Strong's Number: G746
   There are 56 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀρχή
   Transliteration: archḗ
   Pronunciation: ar-khay'
   Description: from ἄρχομαι; (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank):--beginning, corner, (at the, the) first (estate), magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4592
   There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σημεῖον
   Transliteration: sēmeîon
   Pronunciation: say-mi'-on
   Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of σημαίνω; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally:--miracle, sign, token, wonder.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4160
   There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ποιέω
   Transliteration: poiéō
   Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
   Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
   
5. 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.
   
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: 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: G5319
    There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φανερόω
    Transliteration: phaneróō
    Pronunciation: fan-er-o'-o
    Description: from φανερός; to render apparent (literally or figuratively):--appear, manifestly declare, (make) manifest (forth), shew (self).
    
11. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1391
    There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δόξα
    Transliteration: dóxa
    Pronunciation: dox'-ah
    Description: from the base of δοκέω; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3101
    There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μαθητής
    Transliteration: mathētḗs
    Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
    Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
    
14. Strong's Number: G4100
    There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πιστεύω
    Transliteration: pisteúō
    Pronunciation: pist-yoo'-o
    Description: from πίστις; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ):--believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
    
15. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).