FIRKIN

Joh 2:6, a Greek measure, equivalent to the Hebrew bath, and containing seven and a half gallons. The quantity of wine produced by the miracle at Cana was large: but the assemblage was also large; the festivities continued, it may be, a whole week, Jud 14:12; and many would be drawn to the scene by hearing of the miracle.

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Firkin. Firkin
Used only in John 2:6; the Attic amphora, equivalent to the Hebrew bath (q.v.), a measure for liquids containing about 8 7/8 gallons.

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FIRKIN. → About nine gallons Joh 2:6

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firkin. Firkin, n. a small vessel, a vessel of nine gallons

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Fir″kin (?), n. [[From AS. feówer four (or an allied word, perh. Dutch or Danish) + -kin. See Four.]] 1. 1. A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.
2. 2. A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, — used for butter, lard, etc.