John 4:7
There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
Original Language Analysis
Ἔρχεται
There cometh
G2064
Ἔρχεται
There cometh
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
1 of 14
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ἐκ
of
G1537
ἐκ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
3 of 14
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Σαμαρείας
Samaria
G4540
Σαμαρείας
Samaria
Strong's:
G4540
Word #:
5 of 14
samaria (i.e., shomeron), a city and region of palestine
ἀντλῆσαι
to draw
G501
ἀντλῆσαι
to draw
Strong's:
G501
Word #:
6 of 14
to bale up (properly, bilge water), i.e., dip water (with a bucket, pitcher, etc.)
λέγει
saith
G3004
λέγει
saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
8 of 14
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτῇ
unto her
G846
αὐτῇ
unto her
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
9 of 14
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
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
11 of 14
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
Cross References
Matthew 10:42And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.Genesis 24:43Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;1 Kings 17:10So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.
Historical Context
Jewish men typically didn't speak with women in public, and Jews avoided Samaritans entirely. Jesus' request violated both taboos, shocking both the woman (v. 9) and later His disciples (v. 27).
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' example challenge our social and cultural prejudices in sharing the gospel?
- What 'small' conversations might God use to introduce life-changing spiritual truth?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus' simple request 'Give me to drink' breaks multiple social barriers: He speaks to a woman, a Samaritan, and one of questionable character. His initiative in conversation demonstrates the grace that seeks sinners. This request, though addressing physical need, opens dialogue toward spiritual truth—a pattern for evangelism.