Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.
Study Helps
Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of incarnation and life in John.
Glossary
- Samaria Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Samaria.
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
- Sychar Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Askar.