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Firkin:
Used only in Jhn 2:6; the Attic amphora, equivalent to the Hebrew bath (q.v.), a measure for liquids containing about 8 7/8 gallons.
Firkin:
fur'-kin (metretes): The liquid measure used in Joh 2:6 to indicate the capacity of the water-pots mentioned in the narrative of the miracle of turning the water into wine. It is regarded as equivalent to the Hebrew bath, and thus contained about nine gallons.
Firkin: Liquid Measurement.
And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three FIRKINS apiece. Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. (John 2:6-7)
Firkin:
SEE [WEIGHTS AND MEASURES].
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