John 4:1-54 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:5

He cometh therefore to a city of Samaria, called Sychar ( συχάρ , with all the principal uncials; not σιχάρ , as read by the Elzevir edition of Stephens, with one cursive, 69); not "the city" Shechem—the συχέμ of Acts 7:16 , or σίκιμα of Josephus ( Genesis 33:18 ; Joshua 20:7 ; 9:7 )—not Sebaste (Samaria), but "a city," one of the cities requiring special designation beyond its mere name, which would hardly have been necessary, if so renowned a spot as the metropolis... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:6

Now Jacob's well was there; more literally, now there was a spring there, Jacob ' s. The word generally translated "well" is φρέαρ , the representative of ראֵבְּ , puteus ; but πηγή , the word here used, corresponds with ניִעַ , fons. In John 4:11 , John 4:12 the word φρέαρ is used of the same place. To the present day this indubitable site goes by both names. This district abounds in springs ( Deuteronomy 8:7 ), and the digging of this deep well was a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:6-15

The fountain of living water. I. AN EVIDENT PHYSICAL NEED . This chapter connects spiritual truth with one great physical need of men, even as John 6:1-71 . connects spiritual truth with another great need. Both Jesus and the woman were exactly in the position to appreciate the value of water, and the opportunity of getting it easily and freely. Jesus is a thirsty Traveller; the woman is one who has frequent journeys from her home to get the indispensable supply forevery day's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:7

There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water. The ἐκ τῆς σαμαρείας undoubtedly qualifies the word γυνή , and not ἔρχεται ; therefore the country, not the city, of Samaria is referred to. Besides, that city was at much too great a distance to be the home of this Samaritaness. There were other springs still nearer to the city of Sychar, which the women of the place would frequent. We need not, with Hengstenberg, suppose that, from a religious motive, one of reverence for the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:7-9

(a) The Giver of all asks alms, submitting to conditions of humanity. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:7-14

The conversation with the Samaritan woman. I. THE FIRST APPROACH IS MADE ON OUR LORD 'S SIDE . "Give me to drink." 1 . Consider the person addressed. "There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water." 2 . Consider how he seeks to elicit her thought and to gain her soul. He asks a favour. "Give me to drink." This was to recognize her momentary superiority. II. THE QUICK RECOLLECTION ON HER SIDE OF THE WALL OF SEPARATION BETWEEN JEW ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:7-26

(2) The revelations and misunderstandings comprised in the interview with the Samaritaness. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:8

For his disciples had departed into the city to buy food. This is stated as a reason why he asked water from the chance wayfarer, who had obviously with her the "water pot" and the ἄντλημα ( John 4:11 ), a word used for the rope with which the bucket or water jar was let down into the well. There are very discordant statements as to the degree of separation which the Jews insisted upon between themselves and Samaritans. The later rabbis greatly aggravated the feeling. They refused to... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:9

The Samaritan woman therefore saith to him, How is it (compare this "how" with that of Nicodemus. Jesus had at once provoked inquiry, which he was not unwilling to gratify)—How is it that thou, being a Jew? She would have known that he was a Jew by his speech, for the Samaritans were accustomed to turn the sound of sh into that of s ; and so, when Jesus said in Jewish Aramaic, Teni lishekoth, "Give me to drink," while she would herself have said, Teni lisekoth, his speech would betray... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:9

Patriotism and Christianity. In human affairs the scale upon which things are done gives them, not only their interest and importance, but much also of their very character. The same spirit which in petty communities is local jealousy may in nations claim the dignified appellation of patriotism. The differences and disputes between Jews and Samaritans may possess for us but little real interest; whilst the sentiments not very dissimilar, which are cherished by great nations, claim dignity... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:5

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:6

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:6-15

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:7

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:7-9

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:7-14

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:7-26

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:8

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:9

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:9

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