John 4:19
The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
Original Language Analysis
λέγει
saith
G3004
λέγει
saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
1 of 10
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτῷ
unto him
G846
αὐτῷ
unto him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
2 of 10
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 10
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Κύριε
Sir
G2962
Κύριε
Sir
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
5 of 10
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
θεωρῶ
I perceive
G2334
θεωρῶ
I perceive
Strong's:
G2334
Word #:
6 of 10
to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
7 of 10
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Cross References
John 6:14Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.Luke 7:39Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.John 9:17They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet.Luke 7:16And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.Matthew 21:11And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.John 7:40Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.Luke 24:19And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:2 Kings 6:12And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.2 Kings 5:26And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?
Historical Context
Prophets were understood as those with divine insight into hidden things. The Samaritans, who accepted only the Pentateuch, still expected prophets and the Prophet like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15-18).
Questions for Reflection
- How does personal encounter with Christ's knowledge transform our understanding of His identity?
- What is the relationship between conviction of sin and revelation of Christ's glory?
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Analysis & Commentary
The woman's recognition 'Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet' shows spiritual awakening—she moves from seeing Jesus as a Jewish man (v. 9) to recognizing Him as God's spokesperson. This progression illustrates how the Spirit uses conviction of sin to open eyes to Christ's identity.