John 2:7

King James Version:

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Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yeshua told them, “Fill the jars with water,” and they filled them to the brim.

Berean Standard Bible:

Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim.

American Standard Version:

Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Jesus{G2424} saith{G3004} unto them{G846}, Fill{G1072} the waterpots{G5201} with water{G5204}. And{G2532} they filled{G1072} them{G846} up{G1072} to{G2193} the brim{G507}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Kings 4:2

  • And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.

2 Kings 4:6

  • And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, [There is] not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.

John 2:5

  • His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do [it].

Mark 11:2

  • And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring [him].

Mark 11:6

  • And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.

John 2:3

  • And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

1 Kings 17:13

  • And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go [and] do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring [it] unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.

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Commentary for John 2:7

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. 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.
  2. Strong's Number: G3004
    There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέγω
    Transliteration: légō
    Pronunciation: leg'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
  3. 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.
  4. Strong's Number: G1072
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γεμίζω
    Transliteration: gemízō
    Pronunciation: ghem-id'-zo
    Description: transitive from γέμω; to fill entirely:--fill (be) full.
  5. Strong's Number: G5201
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑδρία
    Transliteration: hydría
    Pronunciation: hoo-dree-ah'
    Description: from ὕδωρ; a water-jar, i.e. receptacle for family supply:--water-pot.
  6. Strong's Number: G5204
    There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὕδωρ
    Transliteration: hýdōr
    Pronunciation: hoo'-dat-os
    Description: from the base of ὑετός; water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively:--water.
  7. 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.
  8. Strong's Number: G2193
    There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἕως
    Transliteration: héōs
    Pronunciation: heh'-oce
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place):--even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s).
  9. Strong's Number: G507
    There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄνω
    Transliteration: ánō
    Pronunciation: an'-o
    Description: adverb from ἀντί; upward or on the top:--above, brim, high, up.