Bible unit in Scripture

Metretēs / Firkin in Scripture

A large liquid measure used of the water jars in John 2.

Study note: values are approximate. Read each unit in its biblical context and check the linked Strong’s evidence where available.

Basic data

Category
Liquid measure — Greek liquid measure
Original terms
μετρητής · metrētēs · G3355
Metric estimate
about 39.5 L per metretēs/firkin in common estimate
Imperial estimate
about 10.4 US gal
Certainty
medium

Ancient values are approximate and may vary by period, region, or scholarly reconstruction.

Calculator data

Litres
39.5

Usage tags

narrative

Local Strong’s evidence

The following local KJV Strong’s-token matches are connected with the listed references for this unit.

ReferenceKJV wordingStrong’sMatched wording
John 2:6waterpotsG5201waterpots
John 2:6firkinsG3355firkins

Expanded Strong’s occurrence references

Occurrence precision: context-sensitive lexical range. The references are useful, but the wording should be read in context because related English terms are included.

This table follows the content Strong’s numbers for this entry into the local KJV Strong’s occurrence index.

Expanded occurrences
4
Unique references
3
Books represented
1
Strong’s numbers
G3355, G5201

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Verse references

These links open the local NET Bible chapter context where available.

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Study notes

  • Ancient values should be read as approximate study aids because standards can vary by period, region, and context.