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John 4

John 4:11

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman · John 4:1–26
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Translations

Modern
“Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water?
Traditional
The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?
Literal
The woman says to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep; from where, then, do You have the living water?
Latin
Dicit ei mulier: Domine, neque in quo haurias habes, et puteus altus est: unde ergo habes aquam vivam?

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water?

Notes

John 4:11

Jacob’s well was more than 30 meters (about 100 feet) deep. A person needed a long rope and a container to draw water from it.

The woman focused on the physical water in the well. She did not yet understand the deeper meaning of what Jesus was saying. At that time, she was still in spiritual darkness.

John 4:1–42

  • At an ancient well in Samaria, Jesus offered himself as living water. This living water means the life that comes from God. Jesus spoke openly about who he was. When he revealed God’s truth, people had to respond. They either followed him or turned away.

  • The Samaritan woman is very different from Nicodemus. She was a woman, not a man. She was a Samaritan, not a Jew. She had a sinful past, not a reputation for righteousness. She was an outsider, not a respected teacher of Israel.

    Nicodemus came to Jesus at night and did not openly respond to the challenges from Jesus (3:1–21). The Samaritan woman spoke with Jesus in the daylight. She recognized him as Lord. She remained in the light and showed signs of becoming a disciple (see 1:35–51).

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Disease Eternal Life History of Israel Jacob’s Well Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Samaritans Spirit of God Sychar Well Worship

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Jacob: The Well of Jesus, the Christ: Visits Sychar and Teaches the Samaritan Woman Samaria: Country of: Jesus Travels Through Shechem: Also Called Sychar, a City of Refuge in Mount Ephraim: Jesus Visits; Disciples Made In Wells: Often Deep and Difficult to Draw From