John 2:9
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,
When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was, (but the seruants which drew the water knew) the gouernor of the feast called the bridegrome,
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John 2:9
Sense 1: One who governs or exercises authority. Sense 2: A straight measuring instrument.
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Sense 1: A large or special meal, often connected with an appointed celebration. Sense 2: As a verb, to eat or entertain at such a meal.
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Sense 1: Perceived by the taste, eaten or drunk. Sense 2: Figuratively, experienced or partaken of.
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Sense 1: The common liquid necessary for life. Sense 2: As a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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The produce of grapes or other fruit used as a drink.
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Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.
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From what or which place, person, source, origin, cause, or condition.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Persons who serve, labour for, obey, or attend another.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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1. Came or approached, especially in “drew near,” “drew nigh,” or “drew on.” 2. Pulled, dragged, led, or caused to move toward, along, away, or out. 3. Took or brought something out or up, as water, a sword, staves, or a shoe. 4. Bent a bow by pulling its string.
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A ruler or person who directs, administers, or has charge.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
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bridegroom
A man newly married or about to be married; the husband in relation to the bride.
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2:1AND the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
2:1¶ And the third day there was a mariage in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Iesus was there.
2:2And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
2:2And both Iesus was called, and his disciples, to the mariage.
2:3And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
2:3And when they wanted wine, the mother of Iesus saith vnto him, They haue no wine.
2:4Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
2:4Iesus saith vnto her, Woman, what haue I to doe with thee? mine houre is not yet come.
2:5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
2:5His mother saith vnto y e seruants, Whatsoeuer he saith vnto you, doe it.
2:6And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
2:6And there were set there sixe water pots of stone, after the maner of the purifying of the Iewes, conteining two or three firkins apeece.
2:7Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
2:7Iesus saith vnto them, Fill the water pots with water. And they filled them vp to the brimme.
2:8And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
2:8And hee saith vnto them, Drawe out now, and beare vnto the gouernor of the feast. And they bare it.
2:9When 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,
2:9When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was, (but the seruants which drew the water knew) the gouernor of the feast called the bridegrome,
Selected passage2:10And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.
2:10And saith vnto him, Euery man at the beginning doth set foorth good wine, and when men haue well drunke, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine vntill now.
2:11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
2:11This beginning of miracles did Iesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory, and his disciples beleeued on him.