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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"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He told her, &#8220Go, call your husband and come back.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Go and get your husband,” Jesus told her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />He says to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He said to her, “Go, call your husband and come here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He said to her, &#8220Go, call your husband and come here.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He said to her, “Go, call your husband and come <i>back</i> here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />At this, Jesus said, “Go, call your husband and come back.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Go call your husband,” he told her, “and come back here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220Go call your husband,&#8221 He told her, &#8220and come back here."&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus told her, "Go and bring your husband." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus told her, "Go to your husband, and bring him here."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Go and call your husband," Jesus told her, "and come back." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He told her, "Go and call your husband, and come back here."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus told her, ?Go, call your husband and come back.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He said to her, "Go call your husband and come back here."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Jesus saith to her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Go and call your husband," said Jesus; "and come back."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus says to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />He says to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jesus saith to her, 'Go, call thy husband, and come hither;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jesus says to her, Retire, call thy husband, and come here.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Jesus saith to her: Go, call thy husband, and come hither. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and return here.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, “Go call your husband and come back.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come back.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, Go and call your husband, and come here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Yeshua said to her, “Go call your husband and come here.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus said to her: Go, call your husband, and come hither.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />He says to her, <FR>Go, call thy husband, and come hither.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus saith to her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />go, call your husband, said Jesus, and come again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Go and call your husband," said Jesus; "and come back."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />He saith to her, <FR>"Go, call your husband, and come hither."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus saith unto her, <FR>Go call thine husband, and come hither.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/4-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=1028" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/4.htm">Jesus and the Samaritan Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water so that I will not get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.” <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><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. ">Jesus told</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- 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/5217.htm" title="5217: Hypage (V-PMA-2S) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">“Go,</a> <a href="/greek/5455.htm" title="5455: phōnēson (V-AMA-2S) -- From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.">call</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andra (N-AMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">husband</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthe (V-AMA-2S) -- To come, go. ">come</a> <a href="/greek/1759.htm" title="1759: enthade (Adv) -- Here, in this place. From a prolonged form of en; properly, within, i.e. here, hither.">back.” </a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>“I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-11.htm">John 8:11</a></span><br />“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-53.htm">John 7:53-8:11</a></span><br />Then each went to his own home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a></span><br />Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Luke 18:22</a></span><br />On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Matthew 5:28</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-7.htm">Romans 7:7</a></span><br />What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-10.htm">James 2:10-11</a></span><br />Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. / For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-14.htm">Exodus 20:14</a></span><br />You shall not commit adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-18.htm">Deuteronomy 5:18</a></span><br />You shall not commit adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7-9</a></span><br />Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. / I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more. / Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-32.htm">Proverbs 6:32</a></span><br />He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/3-1.htm">Hosea 3:1</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to me, “Go show love to your wife again, though she is loved by another and is an adulteress. Love her as the LORD loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love to offer raisin cakes to idols.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/3-1.htm">Jeremiah 3:1</a></span><br />“If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him to marry another, can he ever return to her? Would not such a land be completely defiled? But you have played the harlot with many lovers—and you would return to Me?” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-32.htm">Ezekiel 16:32</a></span><br />You adulterous wife! You receive strangers instead of your own husband!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Jesus said to her, Go, call your husband, and come here.</p><p class="hdg">Go.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/4-18.htm">John 4:18</a></b></br> For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/1-42.htm">John 1:42,47,48</a></b></br> And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24,25</a></b></br> But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all <i>men</i>, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/4-15.htm">Hither</a> <a href="/john/3-29.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/john/4-13.htm">Jesus</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/6-25.htm">Hither</a> <a href="/john/4-17.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/john/4-17.htm">Jesus</a><div class="vheading2">John 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/4-1.htm">Jesus talks with a woman of Samaria, and reveals his identity to her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/4-27.htm">His disciples marvel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/4-31.htm">He declares to them his zeal for God's glory.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/4-39.htm">Many Samaritans believe on him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/4-43.htm">He departs into Galilee, and heals the ruler's son that lay sick at Capernaum.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Jesus told her</b><br>In this passage, Jesus is speaking to a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. This encounter is significant as it breaks several cultural norms of the time. Jewish men typically did not speak to women in public, especially Samaritan women, due to longstanding enmity between Jews and Samaritans. Jesus' willingness to engage with her demonstrates His mission to reach all people, transcending cultural and social barriers. This interaction foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles in the New Covenant.<p><b>Go,</b><br>The command "Go" signifies an action that requires obedience. Jesus often used direct commands to prompt individuals to take steps of faith or to reveal deeper truths. This directive is a precursor to revealing the woman's personal life, which will lead to a deeper spiritual conversation.<p><b>call your husband</b><br>This phrase is pivotal as it touches on the woman's personal life and her past. Jesus, knowing her situation, uses this request to gently confront her with the truth about her life. It highlights His omniscience and ability to see beyond the surface. The mention of her husband also serves to bring to light her need for spiritual transformation and redemption, which Jesus offers.<p><b>and come back.</b><br>The invitation to "come back" indicates that Jesus desires a continued conversation and relationship. It suggests that despite her past, she is welcome to return and engage further with Him. This reflects the theme of redemption and restoration found throughout the Bible, where God calls individuals to return to Him despite their past sins. This invitation is a precursor to the revelation of Jesus as the Messiah, who offers living water and eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who engages in a transformative conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/samaritan_woman.htm">Samaritan Woman</a></b><br>A resident of Samaria who encounters Jesus at Jacob's well. Her interaction with Jesus reveals deep spiritual truths and leads to a broader revelation of His identity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob's_well.htm">Jacob's Well</a></b><br>A significant historical and spiritual site in Samaria, where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman. It symbolizes the meeting point of physical and spiritual thirst.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a></b><br>A region between Judea and Galilee, often avoided by Jews due to historical enmity. Jesus' presence here signifies the breaking of social and religious barriers.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_husband.htm">The Husband</a></b><br>Though not physically present, the mention of the woman's husband(s) becomes a pivotal point in the conversation, revealing her personal life and leading to a deeper spiritual dialogue.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_knowledge_and_compassion.htm">Divine Knowledge and Compassion</a></b><br>Jesus' knowledge of the woman's life demonstrates His omniscience and compassion. He meets us where we are, offering grace and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/breaking_barriers.htm">Breaking Barriers</a></b><br>Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman breaks cultural, racial, and gender barriers, teaching us to reach out with love and inclusivity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_thirst.htm">Spiritual Thirst</a></b><br>The conversation at the well highlights the deeper spiritual thirst that only Jesus can satisfy. We are called to seek the living water He offers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/honesty_and_transformation.htm">Honesty and Transformation</a></b><br>Jesus' call for the woman to bring her husband invites honesty and transparency, leading to transformation. We are encouraged to bring our true selves to Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_and_evangelism.htm">Witnessing and Evangelism</a></b><br>The Samaritan woman's encounter with Jesus leads her to share her experience with others, illustrating the power of personal testimony in evangelism.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_john_4's_message_valid_if_john_didn't_write_it.htm">How does 1 John 4's authorship and message hold up given debates about whether the Apostle John actually wrote this epistle?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_say_to_keep_secrets.htm">How should we handle others' secrets according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_sexual_morality.htm">What does the Bible say about sexual morality?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_one_reclaim_virginity.htm">Can someone reclaim virginity as a born-again virgin?</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>(16) <span class= "bld">Go, call thy husband.</span>--She has asked for this living water. She knows not that the well must first be dug. In the depth of her spirit there is a power of life; but like the source of a spring, it is hidden. Many a hard rock of impenitence was there, and many a layer of every-day transgression, and many a habit once formable as clay, now hard as adamant, and many a deposit of carnal thought which had left nothing but its dregs behind. All this must be dug through before she can have the living water, and this well, too, must be deep. The command, "Go, call thy husband," is the first stroke breaking up the surface of that fair appearance, and revealing the foulness of the life beneath it.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 16-20.</span> - <p><span class="note_emph">(c)</span> <span class="accented">The heart-searching issuing in perception of the prophetic rank of Jesus.</span> <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - [<span class="cmt_word">Jesus</span>] <span class="cmt_word">saith unto her, fie, call thy husband, and come hither.</span> Our Lord, by that Divine penetration and thought reading which the evangelist attributes to him (ch. 2), knew exactly what manner of woman this was, and wished to bring her secret sins to the light of her own conscience. The demand touched her heart at its most tender place, and was indeed a partial answer to her prayer, "Give me this water." Conviction of sin is the beginning of the great work of the Paraclete; it will end in full assurance of faith (so Neander, Stier, Tholuck, Luthardt, Weiss, and Edersheim). Numerous have been the explanations of the Saviour's demand, but none of them so congruous as this: <span class="accented">e.g.</span> <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> Lucke supposes that Christ would have the husband share in the bounty. <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> Meyer suggests that the Lord, by proving to her his prophetic glance in a region she could verify, was preparing her for similar confidence in himself in a higher and more momentous region. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/4-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[Jesus] told</span><br /><span class="grk">Λέγει</span> <span class="translit">(Legei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">her,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῇ</span> <span class="translit">(autē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Go,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ὕπαγε</span> <span class="translit">(Hypage)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5217.htm">Strong's 5217: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">call</span><br /><span class="grk">φώνησον</span> <span class="translit">(phōnēson)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5455.htm">Strong's 5455: </a> </span><span class="str2">From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your</span><br /><span class="grk">σου</span> <span class="translit">(sou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">husband</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄνδρα</span> <span class="translit">(andra)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">come</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλθὲ</span> <span class="translit">(elthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[back].”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνθάδε</span> <span class="translit">(enthade)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1759.htm">Strong's 1759: </a> </span><span class="str2">Here, in this place. 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