John 4:25

The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

The woman {G1135} saith {G3004} unto him {G846}, I know {G1492} that {G3754} Messias {G3323} cometh {G2064}, which {G3588} is called {G3004} Christ {G5547}: when {G3752} he {G1565} is come {G2064}, he will tell {G312} us {G2254} all things {G3956}.

The woman replied, “I know that Mashiach is coming” (that is, “the one who has been anointed”). “When he comes, he will tell us everything.”

The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.”

The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh (he that is called Christ): when he is come, he will declare unto us all things.

In John 4:25, the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well expresses a profound theological understanding and anticipation. Her statement, "The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things," reveals a significant moment in her spiritual journey and sets the stage for Jesus' direct self-revelation.

Context

This verse occurs during Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman, a dialogue that began with a request for water and quickly moved to spiritual matters. Jesus has just demonstrated supernatural knowledge of her past, causing her to recognize him as a prophet. Her response shifts the conversation to a theological plane, specifically to the long-awaited figure of the Messiah. The Samaritans, unlike the Jews, based their faith primarily on the Pentateuch (the first five books of Moses) and anticipated a future prophet-like figure, often identified with the Messiah, who would resolve religious disputes and bring divine truth. This expectation was rooted in passages like Deuteronomy 18:18, where God promises to raise up a prophet "like unto thee" (Moses).

Key Themes

  • Messianic Expectation: The verse highlights the widespread anticipation of a divine deliverer, known as the Messiah, not only among Jews but also among Samaritans. This expectation was central to their hope for ultimate truth and guidance.
  • Divine Revelation: The woman's belief that the Messiah "will tell us all things" underscores the role of this awaited figure as the ultimate revealer of God's will, truth, and spiritual mysteries. She longed for clarity on matters of worship and doctrine.
  • Universal Longing for Truth: Her statement reflects a deep human desire for authoritative answers to life's profound questions, especially concerning spiritual realities and the nature of God.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV text uses two significant terms: "Messias" and "Christ."

  • Messias: This is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew word Mashiach (מָשִׁיחַ), meaning "Anointed One." In the Old Testament, kings, priests, and sometimes prophets were anointed with oil, signifying their consecration to God's service. The term evolved to refer to the promised deliverer.
  • Christ: This is the Greek word Christos (Χριστός), which is the direct Greek equivalent of the Hebrew Mashiach, also meaning "Anointed One." The woman's use of both terms indicates a clear understanding of who she believes is coming and that the Greek term is synonymous with the Hebrew.

Practical Application

The Samaritan woman's anticipation of the Messiah who would "tell us all things" resonates deeply today. It speaks to the universal human quest for truth, meaning, and a comprehensive understanding of God and life's purpose. Her longing is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who declared Himself to be "the way, the truth, and the life." We are reminded that:

  • Christ is the Ultimate Revealer: All true knowledge about God and His plan for humanity is found in Jesus. He is the complete revelation of God's character and will.
  • Seeking Truth is Essential: Like the Samaritan woman, we should actively seek spiritual understanding and truth, knowing that Christ provides the answers to our deepest questions.
  • No More Waiting: Unlike the woman who awaited His coming, we live in the age where the Messiah has come, revealed Himself, and continues to speak through His Word and His Spirit.

This verse beautifully sets the stage for Jesus to reveal to her, and to us, that the One she anticipates is standing directly before her.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • John 1:49

    Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

  • Daniel 9:24

    Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

  • Daniel 9:26

    And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof [shall be] with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

  • Matthew 1:16

    And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

  • John 1:41

    He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

  • John 1:42

    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.

  • John 4:42

    And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard [him] ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

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