a biblical place where Jesus is said to have performed his first miracle (turning water into wine); also used metaphorically for a place of abundance or miraculous blessing.
From Hebrew 'Qana' or 'Qanah.' The name appears in the New Testament Gospel of John and has been identified with archaeological sites in modern-day Israel.
The wedding at Cana is endlessly fascinating because it's the first public miracle in Christianity—some scholars argue it reveals Jesus's belief in celebration and abundance, not just suffering and denial.
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