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A Literal Misunderstanding
Commentators overwhelmingly note that the woman misunderstands Jesus' spiritual offer. She interprets 'living water' in purely physical terms, desiring a magical solution to her daily chore. Scholars see this as a common human tendency to focus on immediate, material comforts rather than deeper, spiritual needs, as she misses the offer of eternal life.
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Albert Barnes
On John 4:15
18th Century
Theologian
The woman said, and so on. It may seem strange that the woman did not yet understand him, but it shows how slow sinners are to understand …
AT Robertson
On John 4:15
Sir (Κυριε). Not yet "Lord" for her. See verse 11.This water (τουτο το υδωρ). This peculiar kind of water. She di…
Charles Ellicott
On John 4:15
19th Century
Bishop
Come hither.—The Sinaitic and Vatican and some other manuscripts read, “come through hither,” or as Alford, who adopts the reading…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 4:15
19th Century
Preacher
The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
This was an ignorant prayer on th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 4:15
Jesus’ second reply emphasized the contrast between the water in the well and what he intended to give. The material water would allay thirst only …
John Calvin
On John 4:15
16th Century
Theologian
Give me this water. This woman undoubtedly is sufficiently aware that Christ is speaking of spiritual water; but because she despises him,…
John Gill
On John 4:15
17th Century
Pastor
The woman saith unto him, Sir
(See Gill on John 4:11);
give me this water, that I thirst…
Matthew Henry
On John 4:4–26
17th Century
Minister
There was great hatred between the Samaritans and the Jews. Christ's road from Judea to Galilee lay through Samaria. We should not go into places o…