John 2:6

Water - pots [υ δ ρ ι α ι]. Used by John only, and only in the Gospel, ver. 7; John 4:28. Water - pots is literally correct, as the word is from udwr, water. Of stone. Because less liable to impurity, and therefore prescribed by the Jewish authorities for washing before and after meals.

After the manner of the purifying, etc. That is, for the purifications customary among the Jews.

Containing [χ ω ρ ο υ σ α ι]. From cwrov, a place or space. Hence, to make room or give place, and so, to have space or room for holding something. Firkins [μ ε τ ρ η τ α ς]. Only here in the New Testament. From metrew, to measure; and therefore, properly, a measurer. A liquid measure containing nearly nine gallons.