John 4:18
“For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For thou hast had five husbands,.... Which she either had had lawfully, and had buried one after another; and which was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Hast had five husbands - Who have either died; or who, on account of your improper conduct, have divorced you; or whom…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thou hast had five husbands - It is not clear that this woman was a prostitute: she might have been legally married to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 4:4-26
We have here an account of the good Christ did in Samaria, when he passed through that country in his way to Galilee.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
five husbands To be understood quite literally. They were either dead or divorced, and she was now living with a man…
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