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## two to three metretes ##
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"80 to 120 liters." A "metrete" was a measure of about 40 liters of liquid. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicalvolume]])
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## to the brim ##
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This means "to the very top" or "completely full."
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## the head waiter ##
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This refers to the person in charge of the food and drink.
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