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John 4

John 4:7

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

Modern
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.”
Traditional
There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
Literal
A woman out of Samaria comes to draw water. Jesus says to her, “Give to Me to drink.”
Latin
Venit mulier de Samaria haurire aquam. Dicit ei Jesus: Da mihi bibere.

Original

Greek
English
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.”

Notes

John 4:7

Due to the heat, it was customary for the women to draw water in early morning or evening. However, this woman lived in isolation, separated from her community. Jesus was compassionate toward outcasts.

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants

Glossary

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

Topics

Jacob: The Well of Jesus, the Christ: Visits Sychar and Teaches the Samaritan Woman Samaria: Country of: Jesus Travels Through Samaria: Country of: Roads Through, from Judaea Into Galilee Shechem: Also Called Sychar, a City of Refuge in Mount Ephraim: Jesus Visits; Disciples Made In The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Thirsting Wells: Frequented by Women Who Came to Draw Water Woman: Often Engaged in Drawing and Carrying Water