John 4:9 NIV

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:9

No dealings with the Samaritans - For an account of the Samaritans, and of the differences between them and the Jews, see the notes at Matthew 10:5. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:9

John 4:9 . Then saith the woman, How is it that thou, being a Jew As it appears by thy habit and dialect thou art; askest drink of me, &c., for the Jews have no dealings Or rather, no friendly intercourse; with the Samaritans They would receive no kind of favour from them. That the expression, no dealings, as Dr. Campbell justly observes, “implies too much to suit the sense of this passage, is manifest from the preceding verse, where we are told, that the disciples were gone into... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 4:1-42

23. Jesus in Samaria (John 4:1-42)When the Pharisees saw the crowds following Jesus they took an increasing interest in him. No doubt they were becoming jealous and soon might become violent. Jesus therefore decided to leave Judea for Galilee (John 4:1-3).As Jesus approached one of the villages of Samaria, he began a conversation with a Samaritan woman whom he met at a well (John 4:4-9). The woman had a similar problem to Nicodemus in that she interpreted Jesus’ words literally instead of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:9

How, &c. See note on John 3:4 . askest. Greek. aiteo. App-134 . 4, as in John 4:10 . of = from. Greek. para. App-104 . which am = being. the Jews . . . the . No articles. have . . . dealings = have . . . familiar intercourse. Greek. sunchraomai. Occurs only here. no. Greek. ou. App-105 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 4:9

The Samaritan woman therefore saith unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, who am a Samaritan woman? (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.)How is it? ... How? It was the Master's way of opening a door into her heart that he might give her eternal life. How? It was the Saviour's way of recruiting one of the most effective missionaries he ever had. How? It was Jesus' means of entry into that city as an honored guest for two days and nights. All of it began with this... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 4:9

John 4:9. For the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.— Have no friendly intercourse, &c. This must be the meaning of ου συγχρωνται here; for it is evident from Joh 4:8 that the Jews had some dealings with them. It has been frequently observed, that many causes concurred to occasion this inveterate hatred of the Jews towards the Samaritans; such as their foreign extract,—and the early mixture of superstitionandidolatryintheirreligion, 2 Kings 17:24; 2 Kings 17:41.—the injurious manner... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 4:9

9-12. How is it that thou—not altogether refusing, yet wondering at so unusual a request from a Jew, as His dress and dialect would at once discover Him to be, to a Samaritan. for, c.—It is this national antipathy that gives point to the parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37), and the thankfulness of the Samaritan leper (Luke 17:16 Luke 17:18). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:1-26

1. The interview with the Samaritan woman 4:1-26There are several connections between this section and the preceding ones that provide continuity. One is the continuation of water as a symbol (cf. John 2:6; John 3:5; John 4:10-15). Another is the continuation of conversation in which Jesus reveals Himself as the fulfillment of what the Old Testament anticipated."Nicodemus was an eminent representative of orthodox Judaism. Now John records an interview Jesus had with one who stood for a class... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:9

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 4:1-42

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:9

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 4:9

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 4:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 4:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:1-26

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