Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. New Living Translation “Sir,” the woman said, “you must be a prophet. English Standard Version The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Berean Standard Bible “Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet. Berean Literal Bible The woman says to Him, "Sir, I understand that You are a prophet. King James Bible The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. New King James Version The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. New American Standard Bible The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. NASB 1995 The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. NASB 1977 The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. Legacy Standard Bible The woman said to Him, “Sir, I see that You are a prophet. Amplified Bible The woman said to Him, “Sir, I see that You are a prophet. Christian Standard Bible “Sir,” the woman replied, “I see that you are a prophet. Holman Christian Standard Bible Sir,” the woman replied, “I see that You are a prophet. American Standard Version The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Contemporary English Version The woman said, "Sir, I can see that you are a prophet. English Revised Version The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. GOD'S WORD® Translation The woman said to Jesus, "I see that you're a prophet! Good News Translation "I see you are a prophet, sir," the woman said. International Standard Version The woman told him, "Sir, I see that you are a prophet! Majority Standard Bible ?Sir,? the woman said, ?I see that You are a prophet. NET Bible The woman said to him, "Sir, I see that you are a prophet. New Heart English Bible The woman said to him, "Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Webster's Bible Translation The woman saith to him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Weymouth New Testament "Sir," replied the woman, "I see that you are a Prophet. World English Bible The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe woman says to Him, “Lord, I perceive that You are a prophet; Berean Literal Bible The woman says to Him, "Sir, I understand that You are a prophet. Young's Literal Translation The woman saith to him, 'Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet; Smith's Literal Translation The woman says to him, Lord, I see that thou art a prophet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe woman saith to him: Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Catholic Public Domain Version The woman said to him: “Lord, I see that you are a Prophet. New American Bible The woman said to him, “Sir, I can see that you are a prophet. New Revised Standard Version The woman said to him, “Sir, I see that you are a prophet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the woman said to him, My lord, I see that you are a prophet. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The woman said to him, “My lord, I perceive that you are a Prophet. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThe woman said to him: Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Godbey New Testament The woman says to Him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Haweis New Testament The woman saith to him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Mace New Testament the woman said to him, sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Weymouth New Testament "Sir," replied the woman, "I see that you are a Prophet. Worrell New Testament The woman says to Him, "Sir, I perceive that Thou art a Prophet. Worsley New Testament The woman saith unto Him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus and the Samaritan Woman…18In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.” 19“Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet. 20Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.”… Cross References Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” John 7:40 On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.” Matthew 21:11 The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” Luke 7:16 A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!” Acts 3:22 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you. Acts 7:37 This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’ Matthew 16:14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” John 6:14 When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” John 9:17 So once again they asked the man who had been blind, “What do you say about Him, since it was your eyes He opened?” “He is a prophet,” the man replied. 1 Kings 17:24 Then the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the LORD from your mouth is truth.” 2 Kings 4:9 Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. Jeremiah 28:9 As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.” Matthew 14:5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet. Luke 24:19 “What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people. Treasury of Scripture The woman said to him, Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. I perceive. John 4:29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? John 1:48,49 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee… 2 Kings 5:26 And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants? a prophet. John 6:14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. John 7:40 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. John 9:17 They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet. Jump to Previous Perceive Prophet SirJump to Next Perceive Prophet SirJohn 4 1. Jesus talks with a woman of Samaria, and reveals his identity to her.27. His disciples marvel. 31. He declares to them his zeal for God's glory. 39. Many Samaritans believe on him. 43. He departs into Galilee, and heals the ruler's son that lay sick at Capernaum. “Sir,” The term "Sir" is a respectful address, indicating the woman's recognition of Jesus' authority and status. In the cultural context of the time, addressing someone as "Sir" was a sign of respect and acknowledgment of their social or spiritual standing. This reflects the woman's growing awareness of Jesus' unique identity. the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is engaging in a conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. He is recognized as a prophet by the woman due to His knowledge of her life. 2. Samaritan Woman A resident of Samaria who encounters Jesus at Jacob's well. Her interaction with Jesus leads to a significant theological discussion and personal revelation. 3. Jacob's Well A historical and significant location in Samaria where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman. It serves as the setting for this transformative conversation. 4. Samaria A region between Judea and Galilee, often avoided by Jews due to historical enmity. Jesus' presence here highlights His mission to reach all people. 5. Prophet The term used by the Samaritan woman to describe Jesus, acknowledging His divine insight and authority. Teaching Points Recognition of Divine InsightThe Samaritan woman's recognition of Jesus as a prophet teaches us to be open to divine insight and revelation in our own lives. Breaking Cultural Barriers Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman demonstrates the importance of breaking cultural and social barriers to share God's truth. Personal Revelation and Transformation The encounter at the well shows how personal revelation can lead to transformation and a deeper understanding of God. The Role of Prophets Understanding the role of prophets in the Bible helps us appreciate how God communicates His will and truth through chosen individuals. Seeking Truth in Unexpected Places The setting of this encounter encourages us to seek and recognize God's truth, even in unexpected places and situations.(19) But who can it be who thus enters her mind and reads the pages of her memory as if it were a book? He must be as one of those of olden time of whom she has heard. The tone of reverence prevails again, "Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet."Verse 19. - Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. This meant more from a Samaritaness than from a Jewess. The Samaritans accepted the books of Moses, and did not adopt the teaching of the historical or prophetical books, on which the Jews had built up their exaggerated and carnal views of the Messiah and his kingdom. They were not anticipating a King, but a "Prophet like unto Moses." They placed the great Prophet above the King, as a peer of their legislature, and as superior to their rabbis and priests. The sense of standing in the presence of One who looked down into human hearts, justified her in putting the great case of her people and her own sins before him. Let him speak further. Peradventure he will set the relative claims of Zion and Gerizim at rest, so far as approach to the Holy One is concerned. More than ordinary candour was required to make the admission that a Jew might decide the agelong controversy. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Sir,”Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. woman γυνή (gynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. said, Λέγει (Legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “I see θεωρῶ (theōrō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2334: From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. You σύ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a prophet. προφήτης (prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. Links John 4:19 NIVJohn 4:19 NLT John 4:19 ESV John 4:19 NASB John 4:19 KJV John 4:19 BibleApps.com John 4:19 Biblia Paralela John 4:19 Chinese Bible John 4:19 French Bible John 4:19 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 4:19 The woman said to him Sir (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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