Biblical places
Cana of Galilee
The Galilean village where Jesus performed his first sign, turning water into wine (John 2:1-11). Traditionally identified with the pilgrimage site of Kafr Kanna, though recent excavation evidence favors Khirbet Qana to the north as the more likely site of ancient Cana.
Sources and location confidence
- Location confidence
- Disputed
- Khirbet Qana / Kafr Kanna
- 32.8222, 35.3027
Because of the etymology of the name (a pronunciation mismatch between 'Kanna' and 'Cana') and recent excavation results, Khirbet Qana has the upper hand, but tradition points to Kafr Kanna, so it remains classified as disputed.
Related Bible passages
These are selected indexed references, not an exhaustive list of every mention in the Bible.
John 2:1
And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
John 2:11
This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
John 4:46
So 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.