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Cana in the Bible.

Cana is a town in the Bible, about 116 km (72 miles) north of Jerusalem. The King James Version names it in 4 verses, from John 2:1 to John 21:2.

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What happened at Cana.

Reedy, a town of Galilee, near Capernaum. Here our Lord wrought his first miracle, the turning of water into wine (John 2:1-11; 4:46). It is also mentioned as the birth-place of Nathanael (21:2). It is not mentioned in the Old Testament. It has been identified with the modern Kana el-Jelil, also called Khurbet Kana, a place 8 or 9 miles north of Nazareth. Others have identified it with Kefr Kenna, which lies on the direct road to the Sea of Galilee, about 5 miles north-east of Nazareth, and 12 in a direct course from Tiberias. It is called “Cana of Galilee,” to distinguish it from Cana of Asher (Josh. 19:28).

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

People named with Cana.

Jesus 3Nathanael 1Simon 1Thomas 1Zebedee 1

Near Cana.

All 4 verses that name Cana.

John 4

  • John 2:1And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
  • John 2:11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
  • John 4:46So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.
  • John 21:2There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

Questions about Cana.

Where is Cana in the Bible?

Cana is a town about 116 km (72 miles) north of Jerusalem. BibleLectio shows it on a painted map of the Bible’s world, with every verse that names it.

How many times is Cana named in the Bible?

The King James Version names Cana in 4 verses, in 1 book, from John 2:1 to John 21:2.

Which people are named with Cana in the Bible?

The verses that name Cana also name Jesus, Nathanael, Simon, Thomas and Zebedee.

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