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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The woman saith unto him, Sir,.... With another countenance, and a different air and gesture, with another accent and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A prophet - One sent from God, and who understood her life. The word here does not denote one who foretells future…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I perceive that thou art a prophet - And therefore thought him well qualified to decide the grand question in dispute…
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
a prophet One divinely inspired with supernatural knowledge, 1Sa 9:9. Note the gradual change in her attitude of mind…
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