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Waterpot

Holman Bible Dictionary

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A vessel made for carrying water, usually made of clay although some were made of stone (John 2:6 ). Large pots stored water (1 Kings 18:33; John 2:6 ); smaller pots a woman could carry on her shoulder (John 4:28 ). Small pitchers were used for pouring water (Luke 22:10; see Jeremiah 19:1 ). Water was also carried in animal skins. See Pottery; Skin; Vessels and Utensils .

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Waterpot'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​w/waterpot.html. 1991.
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