And there were set there six waterpots of
stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three
firkins apiece.
BSB
Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.
WEB
Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.
YLT
And there were there six water-jugs of stone, placed according to the purifying of the Jews, holding each two or three measures.
F.O.G Original
(6) Now there were six stone water jars set there for Y’hudim purification containing two or three measures (75-115l?) each.
F.O.G
(6) Now there were six stone water jars set there for Y’hudim purification containing two or three measures (75-115l?) each.
F.O.G MSG
6Standing nearby were six large stone water jars, the kind used for Jewish ceremonial washing rituals.ᵃ Each jar could hold 20 to 30 gallons.
Footnotes:
6ᵃ Ceremonial washing: Jewish purification rituals required large amounts of water for cleansing before meals and religious observances. These stone jars were specifically used for this purpose.