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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/john/4.htm">New International Version</a> Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, <a href="/nlt/john/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, <a href="/esv/john/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> So the woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people, <a href="/bsb/john/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people, <a href="/blb/john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then the woman left her water pot and went away into the city, and says to the men, <a href="/kjv/john/4.htm">King James Bible</a> The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, <a href="/nkjv/john/4.htm">New King James Version</a> The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, <a href="/nasb_/john/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So the woman left her waterpot and went into the city, and said to the people, <a href="/nasb/john/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> So the woman left her waterpot, and went into the city and said to the men, <a href="/nasb77/john/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So the woman left her waterpot, and went into the city, and said to the men, <a href="/lsb/john/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the woman left her water jar, and went into the city and said to the men, <a href="/amp/john/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the woman left her water jar, and went into the city and began telling the people, <a href="/csb/john/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the woman left her water jar, went into town, and told the people, <a href="/hcsb/john/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the woman left her water jar, went into town, and told the men, &#8220 <a href="/asv/john/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> So the woman left her waterpot, and went away into the city, and saith to the people, <a href="/cev/john/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The woman left her water jar and ran back into town, where she said to the people, <a href="/erv/john/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> So the woman left her waterpot, and went away into the city, and saith to the men, <a href="/gwt/john/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the woman left her water jar and went back into the city. She told the people, <a href="/gnt/john/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the woman left her water jar, went back to the town, and said to the people there, <a href="/isv/john/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the woman left her water jar and went back to town. She told people, <a href="/msb/john/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people, <a href="/net/john/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the woman left her water jar, went off into the town and said to the people, <a href="/nheb/john/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So the woman left her water pot, and went away into the city, and said to the people, <a href="/wbt/john/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The woman then left her waterpot, and went into the city, and saith to the men, <a href="/wey/john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The woman however, leaving her pitcher, went away to the town, and called the people. <a href="/web/john/4.htm">World English Bible</a> So the woman left her water pot, went away into the city, and said to the people, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The woman then left her water-jug and went away into the city, and says to the men, <a href="/blb/john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then the woman left her water pot and went away into the city, and says to the men, <a href="/ylt/john/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The woman then left her water-jug, and went away to the city, and saith to the men, <a href="/slt/john/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The woman then left her water buckets and departed to the city, and says to the men,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The woman therefore left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men there: <a href="/cpdv/john/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so the woman left behind her water jar and went into the city. And she said to the men there: <a href="/nabre/john/4.htm">New American Bible</a> The woman left her water jar and went into the town and said to the people, <a href="/nrsvce/john/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the woman left her water jar and went back to the city. She said to the people,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The woman then left her water jar, and went to the city and said to the men, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the woman left her cruse and went to the city and said to the men:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then the woman left her water-pot, and went into the city, and said to the men: <a href="/godbey/john/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then the woman left her waterpot, and went away into the city, and says to the men, <a href="/haweis/john/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then the woman left her pitcher, and went into the city, and said to the men, <a href="/mace/john/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the woman then left her water-pot, and went away into the city, and said to the people, come, <a href="/wey/john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The woman however, leaving her pitcher, went away to the town, and called the people. <a href="/worrell/john/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The woman, therefore, left her waterjar, and went away into the city, and says to the men, <a href="/worsley/john/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> therefore the woman left her water-pot, and went away into the city, <a href="/parallel/john/4-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=1127" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/4.htm">The Disciples Return and Marvel</a> 27Just then His disciples returned and were surprised that He was speaking with a woman. But no one asked Him, “What do You want from her?” or “Why are You talking with her?” 28<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynē (N-NFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">woman</a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: Aphēken (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">left</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5201.htm" title="5201: hydrian (N-AFS) -- A water pot, jar, pitcher. From hudor; a water-jar, i.e. Receptacle for family supply.">water jar,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">went back</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polin (N-AFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">town,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">said to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpois (N-DMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">people,</a> 29“Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/1-40.htm">John 1:40-42</a> Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. / He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). <a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37-39</a> On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. <a href="/john/3-28.htm">John 3:28-30</a> You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ / The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. / He must increase; I must decrease. <a href="/john/6-66.htm">John 6:66-69</a> From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him. / So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?” / Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. ... <a href="/john/12-17.htm">John 12:17-19</a> Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify. / That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign. / Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” <a href="/john/20-17.htm">John 20:17-18</a> “Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’” / Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her. <a href="/matthew/28-7.htm">Matthew 28:7-10</a> Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.” / So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. / Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. ... <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">Luke 24:9-11</a> And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. / It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. / But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women. <a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Acts 8:5-8</a> Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. / The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. / With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed. ... <a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Acts 9:20-22</a> Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” / All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” / But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42-43</a> And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. / All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” <a href="/acts/13-32.htm">Acts 13:32-33</a> And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers / He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’ <a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Romans 10:14-15</a> How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-20</a> All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. / Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. <a href="/isaiah/12-3.htm">Isaiah 12:3-4</a> With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, / and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The woman then left her water pot, and went her way into the city, and said to the men,<a href="/john/4-7.htm">John 4:7</a> There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.<a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Matthew 28:8</a> And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.<a href="/mark/16-8.htm">Mark 16:8-10</a> And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/4-8.htm">City</a> <a href="/john/4-27.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/22-10.htm">Jar</a> <a href="/luke/23-49.htm">Leaving</a> <a href="/luke/22-10.htm">Pitcher</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-21.htm">Pot</a> <a href="/john/4-15.htm">Water</a> <a href="/john/4-24.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/4-30.htm">City</a> <a href="/john/4-40.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/19-29.htm">Jar</a> <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Leaving</a> <a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">Pitcher</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Pot</a> <a href="/john/4-46.htm">Water</a> <a href="/john/4-30.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">John 4</div>1. <a href="/john/4-1.htm">Jesus talks with a woman of Samaria, and reveals his identity to her.</a> 27. <a href="/john/4-27.htm">His disciples marvel.</a> 31. <a href="/john/4-31.htm">He declares to them his zeal for God's glory.</a> 39. <a href="/john/4-39.htm">Many Samaritans believe on him.</a> 43. <a href="/john/4-43.htm">He departs into Galilee, and heals the ruler's son that lay sick at Capernaum.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the woman left her water jar The act of leaving the water jar is significant. The water jar represents her initial purpose for coming to the well, which was to draw water. Her leaving it behind symbolizes a shift in priorities after her encounter with Jesus. This action can be seen as an indication of her immediate acceptance of Jesus' message and her eagerness to share it. In a broader biblical context, this act can be compared to the disciples leaving their nets to follow Jesus (<a href="/matthew/4-20.htm">Matthew 4:20</a>). It signifies a turning point and a new beginning.went back into the town The town referred to is Sychar, a Samaritan city. The Samaritans were a mixed race, partly Jewish and partly Gentile, and were often despised by the Jews (<a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a>). The woman's return to the town highlights the breaking of social barriers, as she, a Samaritan woman with a questionable past, becomes a messenger of the Messiah. This reflects the inclusive nature of Jesus' ministry, which reaches beyond traditional Jewish boundaries.and said to the people The woman’s boldness in speaking to the people is noteworthy, given her social status and past. Her testimony is a powerful example of personal evangelism. Despite her previous reputation, her encounter with Jesus transforms her into a credible witness. This aligns with the biblical theme that God often uses unlikely individuals to fulfill His purposes (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a>). Her testimony also prefigures the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where believers are called to share the gospel with all nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_samaritan_woman.htm">The Samaritan Woman</a> A central figure in this passage, she encounters Jesus at Jacob's well. Her interaction with Jesus leads to a transformative moment, prompting her to leave her water jar and share her experience with others in her town. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Jesus is the one who engages the Samaritan woman in a profound conversation about living water, worship, and the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jacob's_well.htm">Jacob's Well</a> The setting of this encounter, located in Samaria. It is a significant historical and spiritual site, linking back to the patriarch Jacob. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_town_of_sychar.htm">The Town of Sychar</a> The Samaritan woman's hometown, where she returns to share her encounter with Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_the_town.htm">The People of the Town</a> The recipients of the Samaritan woman's testimony about Jesus, which leads to a broader community response.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_encounter_with_christ.htm">Transformation through Encounter with Christ</a> The Samaritan woman's encounter with Jesus leads to a radical change in her priorities and actions. This illustrates the transformative power of meeting Christ. <a href="/topical/l/leaving_behind_the_old_life.htm">Leaving Behind the Old Life</a> The act of leaving her water jar symbolizes leaving behind her old life and concerns. Believers are called to abandon their past burdens and embrace a new life in Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_personal_testimony.htm">The Power of Personal Testimony</a> The Samaritan woman's immediate response is to share her experience with others. Personal testimony is a powerful tool for evangelism and can lead others to Christ. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_cultural_barriers.htm">Breaking Cultural Barriers</a> Jesus' interaction with a Samaritan woman breaks cultural and social barriers. Christians are encouraged to reach out beyond societal norms to share the Gospel. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_in_sharing_the_gospel.htm">Urgency in Sharing the Gospel</a> The woman's urgency in sharing her encounter with Jesus highlights the importance of spreading the Gospel message without delay.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 4</a> <a href="/q/how_does_faith_comfort_in_sadness.htm">How does God comfort the lonely?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_wealth.htm">How did Jesus interact with women?</a> <a href="/q/do_you_fully_trust_the_lord.htm">What does baptism symbolize in Christian faith?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_testimony_for_jesus.htm">What defines a testimony for Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) The woman then left her waterpot.--The waterpot left behind was a pledge of her return; and it is to us a mark of the presence of him who has related the incidents.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 28, 29. - The woman then (i.e. in consequence of the arrival of the disciples) left her water pot (ἀφῆκε); left it to itself, forgot the object of her visit to the well, so engrossed was she with the new teaching, so amazed with his revelations; or perhaps, with womanly tact, left it that the disciples might, if they would, make use of it for their Master. Most commentators suggest that she left it, intending by the very act to come back again shortly for water. But this is scarcely the idea conveyed by ἀφῆκε. Archdeacon Watkius truly says that this notice "is a mark of the presence of him who has related the incidents." And she went her way to the city - probably beyond her home (see note, ver. 7), constituting herself at once the messenger and missionary of the new Teacher and Prophet, who had declared himself to be the Messiah - and saith to the men whom she found in the marketplace or highway, Come, see a man who told me all things that ever I did. This exaggeration of the self-revelation was due to the deep conviction of her mind that the Prophet had read her whole life - its weakness and its follies, and it may have been its sins and crimes, not unknown, alas! to others as well. Chrysostom says, "She might have said, 'Come and see One that prophesieth;' but when the soul is aflame with holy fire it looks then to nothing earthly, neither to glory nor to shame, but belongs to one thing alone, the flame which occupieth it." There is a touch of naivete, of loquacity, of impetuous womanhood, about this, that thrills with life. She was not afraid, in the first gush of her new-found joy, to brave the unflattering scorn of the men to whom such a confession was made; and then, in most natural and appropriate fashion, added, He is not however the Christ, is he? The question, by its form, suggests a negative answer; "but," Westcott says, "hope bursts through it (cf. <a href="/matthew/12-23.htm">Matthew 12:23</a>)." She knows that he is the Christ, but she wishes the townspeople to guess it - to come to a like conclusion with herself. <a href="/commentaries/john/4-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. woman γυνὴ (gynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. left Ἀφῆκεν (Aphēken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. water jar, ὑδρίαν (hydrian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5201.htm">Strong's 5201: </a> A water pot, jar, pitcher. From hudor; a water-jar, i.e. Receptacle for family supply. went back ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. town, πόλιν (polin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. said to λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people, ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. 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