Schaff's Bible Dictionary
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.
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