The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
Parallel translations
- WEB The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.
- BSB “Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet.
- NKJV The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet.
- NASB The woman *said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet.
- NLT “Sir,” the woman said, “you must be a prophet.
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Quick answer
Recognizing his insight, the woman concludes that Jesus is a prophet. Her perception of him begins to grow toward faith.
Overview
Jesus' knowledge of her life convinces her that he speaks with God-given authority. This marks a step upward in her understanding, from 'a Jew' to 'a prophet' and eventually toward 'the Christ.' Her new respect leads her to raise the central religious dispute between Samaritans and Jews.
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Cross-references · 12
- John 6:14Then 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.
- Luke 7:39Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
- Luke 7:16And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
- John 9:17They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet.
- John 7:40Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.
- Matt 21:11And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
- 2 Kgs 5:26And 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?
- 2 Kgs 6:12And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.
- Luke 24:19And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
- 1 Cor 14:24–25But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
- John 4:29Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
- John 1:48–49Nathanael 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.
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