John Chapter 4 · Verse 25
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
Original Language Analysis
λεγόμενος
is called
G3004
λεγόμενος
is called
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
1 of 17
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 17
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
ὁ
which
G3588
ὁ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Οἶδα
I know
G1492
Οἶδα
I know
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
5 of 17
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
6 of 17
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
ἔλθῃ
cometh
G2064
ἔλθῃ
cometh
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
8 of 17
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ὁ
which
G3588
ὁ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λεγόμενος
is called
G3004
λεγόμενος
is called
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
10 of 17
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
ὅταν
when
G3752
ὅταν
when
Strong's:
G3752
Word #:
12 of 17
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
ἔλθῃ
cometh
G2064
ἔλθῃ
cometh
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
13 of 17
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ἐκεῖνος
he
G1565
ἐκεῖνος
he
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
14 of 17
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
Cross References
John 1:49Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.Matthew 1:16And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.John 4:42And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.John 4:29Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
Historical Context
Samaritans called the expected one 'Taheb' (the Restorer) based on Deuteronomy 18:15-18. Though their messianic expectations differed from Jewish ones, they shared belief in a coming divine agent who would resolve disputes and restore true worship.
Questions for Reflection
- How does even imperfect knowledge of Scripture prepare hearts for Christ's revelation?
- What does the woman's confidence that Messiah will 'tell us all things' reveal about humanity's deep need for truth?
Analysis & Commentary
The woman's Messianic expectation ('Messias cometh') shows Samaritan hope for the Prophet like Moses who would 'tell us all things.' Her statement sets up Jesus' climactic self-revelation. Even deficient theology retained truth about God's promise to send a definitive revealer and redeemer.