Joh 4:6 | RWP | e4.org | Jacob's well ( πηγη του Ιακωβ ). "A spring of Jacob" (here and verse ), but φρεαρ (well, pit, cistern) in verses , . It is really a cistern 100 feet deep dug by a stranger apparently in a land of abundant springs ( ). Wearied ( κεκοπιακως ). Perfect active participle of κοπιαω , a state of weariness. The verb means to toil excessively ( ). John emphasizes the human emotions of Jesus ( ; , , , , .; ; ; ). With his journey ( εκ της οδοιποριας ). As a result ( εκ ) of the journey. Old compound word from οδοπορος (wayfarer), in N.T. only here and . Sat ( εκαθεζετο ). Imperfect (descriptive) middle of καθεζομα , "was sitting." Thus ( ουτως ). Probably "thus wearied," graphic picture. By the well ( επ τη πηγη ). Literally, "upon the curbstone of the well." Sixth hour ( ως εκτη ). Roman time, about 6 P.M., the usual time for drawing water.

‏ John 4:6

Jacob's well ( πηγη του Ιακωβ ). "A spring of Jacob" (here and verse 14), but φρεαρ (well, pit, cistern) in verses 11, 12. It is really a cistern 100 feet deep dug by a stranger apparently in a land of abundant springs (Ge 26:19).

Wearied ( κεκοπιακως ). Perfect active participle of κοπιαω, a state of weariness. The verb means to toil excessively (Lu 5:5). John emphasizes the human emotions of Jesus (1:14; 11:3, 33, 35, 38, 41f.; 12:27; 13:21; 19:28).

With his journey ( εκ της οδοιποριας ). As a result ( εκ ) of the journey. Old compound word from οδοπορος (wayfarer), in N.T. only here and 2Co 11:26.

Sat ( εκαθεζετο ). Imperfect (descriptive) middle of καθεζομα, "was sitting."

Thus ( ουτως ). Probably "thus wearied," graphic picture.

By the well ( επ τη πηγη ). Literally, "upon the curbstone of the well."

Sixth hour ( ως εκτη ). Roman time, about 6 P.M., the usual time for drawing water.