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John 2:9

King James Version (KJV)

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John 2:9

Verse 9 of 25

Scripture focus

When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,

John 2:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 2:9

Theological / Devotional

Ruler of the feast. Greek architriklinos, translated “governor of the feast” in v. 8.

Wine. This was “the pure juice of the grape” (DA 149). Jesus would act consistently with principles revealed to earlier Bible writers (see Prov. 20:1; 23:29-32; cf. 1 Cor. 3:16, 17; 6:19). See on Matt. 26:27.

Drew the water. It seems that the water remained water as long as it was in the jars, for it is said to have been “water” when the servants drew it. Perhaps it was during the process of taking water from the jars that it became wine. Compare on Mark 6:41.

Called the bridegroom. In Oriental lands the groom, or his family, was expected to provide all the supplies necessary for a wedding feast.

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