Lexical Summary Samaritis: Samaritan woman Original Word: Σαμαρῖτις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Samaria. Feminine of Samareites; a Samaritess, i.e. Woman of Samaria -- of Samaria. see GREEK Samareites NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of Samarités Definition (the region of) Samaria, a Samaritan woman NASB Translation Samaritan (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4542: ΣαμαρεῖτιςΣαμαρεῖτις (Σαμαρεῖτις Tdf.; (see the preceding word)), Σαμαρείτιδος, ἡ (feminine of Σαμαρείτης), a Samaritan woman: John 4:9. (The Samaritan territory, Josephus, b. j. (1, 21, 2, etc.); 3, 7, 32; Σαμαρεῖτις χώρα, ibid. 3, 3, 4.) Topical Lexicon Samaritan woman – Strong’s Greek 4542New Testament occurrence John 4:9 contains the only two forms of the word found in Scripture. The Spirit-inspired author uses the feminine noun twice within one verse to identify the woman who converses with Jesus at Jacob’s well. Historical setting of the Samaritans After the Assyrian conquest of the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 17:24-41), foreigners settled in the land and intermarried with the remnant of Israel. The resulting community adopted the Pentateuch, worshiped on Mount Gerizim (Deuteronomy 27:12; John 4:20), and resisted post-exilic Jewish efforts to rebuild Jerusalem (Ezra 4:1-5; Nehemiah 4:1-3). Centuries of rivalry produced deep animosity, illustrated in Luke 9:53 and John 8:48. By the first century, a Samaritan was considered ceremonially unclean to strict Jews (John 4:9, note). Narrative role in John 4 1. Crossing barriers. Jesus deliberately “had to pass through Samaria” (John 4:4). By initiating conversation with a Samaritan and a woman of questionable reputation, He overturns social, ethnic, and moral boundaries. Theological significance • Universal scope of salvation: The encounter anticipates Acts 1:8 and demonstrates that eternal life transcends ethnic and gender divisions. Practical ministry lessons • Engage the overlooked. Followers of Christ must be willing to cross perceived lines of race, class, and gender for the sake of the gospel. Church-historical reflections Early Christian tradition names the woman Photini (“enlightened one”) and recounts her martyrdom under Nero, emphasizing the lasting fruit of genuine conversion and fearless witness. Related scriptural themes Luke 10:30-37 – The parable of the good Samaritan reinforces divine impartiality. Luke 17:11-19 – The grateful Samaritan leper illustrates saving faith. Acts 9:31; Acts 15:3 – The church in Samaria enjoys peace and joy as the gospel unites former enemies. Key takeaways Strong’s Greek 4542 marks a pivotal figure whose encounter with Jesus models the inclusivity, transforming power, and missionary thrust of the gospel. Her account assures readers that no social barrier hinders the reach of God’s redeeming love and challenges the church to bear witness “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Forms and Transliterations Σαμαρειτιδος Σαμαρείτιδος Σαμαρειτις Σαμαρεῖτις Σαμαρίτιδος Σαμαρῖτις σαμβύκης Samaritidos Samarítidos Samaritis SamarîtisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 4:9 N-NFSGRK: γυνὴ ἡ Σαμαρῖτις Πῶς σὺ NAS: Therefore the Samaritan woman said KJV: the woman of Samaria unto him, INT: woman Samaritan How you John 4:9 N-GFS Strong's Greek 4542 |
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