According to the Gospel of John, Jesus turned the water into wine at a wedding in a town called “Cana of Galilee.”
Cana # G2580 Cana = “place of reeds”
John 2:1And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee;
This tiny village is mentioned four other times in Scripture, so why is it important?
In the original Hebrew of the Bible, the word cana קנה means “reed” – a tall and robust grass that grows in marshes, rivers, and lakes similar to bamboo.
Moses began his path to greatness when Pharoah’s daughter discovered him in a “basket among the reeds” (Exod. 2:5).
Cana is where miracles begin, the place of the first miracle of many, a place of celebration and joy. A place of the first unveiling of the Lord’s miracles. The place Jesus’ disciples first believed in his divine origin in Cana.
John 2:11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory, and his disciples believed on him.
Let’s look below the story’s surface; much more is happening.
Hebrew refers to “remez” on a symbolic level as an allegory investigating what is implied. (interpretation of Scripture), a remez is a hidden message or a deeper meaning. It’s said to be a “treasure” found reading between the lines.
John 2:1. On the third day, there was a wedding in Cana, Galilee.
First, you see the third day, the miracle of the #3, His resurrection day.
How fitting Jesus first miracle among the reeds (Cana) In a place called Reeds
He was at Cana, a place called Reeds, the beginning of his ministry, and by His words of authority, he brought forth His first miracle. A reed at the end of his life was placed in His right hand as a scepter, which means authority, but the soldiers mocked him, thinking he had none.
The Roman soldiers mocked him,
In addition to a crown of thorns, they put a reed in his hand, in place of a scepter, and then beat him with it (Matt. 27:29-30). In those final moments before his death on the cross, the soldiers offer Jesus a vinegar-soaked sponge on a long reed pole.
Cana (Reed), and as It Relates to Psalm 80
Psalm 80:15 (80:16 in Hebrew) is a Messianic Song. Verse 15 declares And the vineyard which Your right hand has planted,
Man of your right-hand
Psalm 80:17-19)
Let Your hand be upon the man of Your right hand, Upon the son of man whom You made strong for Yourself. Then we will not turn back from You; Revive us, and we will call upon Your name. Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; Cause Your face to shine,
Man of God’s Right Hand is Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:20, Hebrews 8:1).
The Son of Man and Son of God is Jesus Christ, who received God’s strength as a submitted Son to His Father in heaven.
Mar 16:19 – So then after the Lord had spoken to them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
Jesus sets at the right hand of God as intercessor, JESUS THE MESSIAH.
Hebrew: “Yamen” – right hand, the right hand is always a symbol of an oath, strength, and authority.
Jesus held the reed in his right hand before His crucifixion.
Mat 27:29 – And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
One day, every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess Jesus is Lord and the King 👑 of Kings!
They placed that reed in His right hand, the hand that would be nailed to the cross.
A reed without water dries up.
But placed in the right hand of the living water brings it life.
Isaiah 42:3
“A bruised reed He will not break And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.
Jesus sees the value in a bruised reed, even when no one else can. He can make beautiful music come from a bruised reed as He puts His living water in it.
Reed, also known as;
THE CLARINET REED. (Arundo Donax) is the botanical name for the cane species from which woodwind instruments reeds are made.
Musical reeds work wet; reeds must be moist to play a reed instrument. The moisture prevents cracking and allows the reed to vibrate, creating the sound and making music.
Where we live, these giant Reeds (Arundo donax) grow near the lake. It is a tall, cane-like grass that can grow over 20 feet tall. Leaves are elongated, 1-2 inches wide, and a foot long. Flowers appear in August and September, are 2 feet long, plume-like, and stand erect.