Jacob’sיַעֲקֹב
Ya‘aqov · Hebrew Proper Noun
The patriarch of Israel, whose story represents the covenantal foundation and historical inheritance of the Jewish people. References to his well evoke the history of God's interaction with the fathers of the faith.
weariedκοπιάω
kopiaō · Greek Adjective/Participle
Describes the physical, emotional, or spiritual exhaustion experienced by a person, illustrating the true humanity of Jesus Christ, who experienced human limitations.
SamariaΣαμάρεια
Samareia · Greek Proper Noun (Adjective)
A group of people of mixed Israelite and pagan ancestry, residing in central Palestine, with whom the Jews of Jesus’ day avoided social and religious contact due to historical and theological animosity.
giftδωρεά
dōrea · Greek Noun
In the context of John’s Gospel, this refers to a divine blessing or favor, specifically the offer of salvation or the Holy Spirit, which is given by God’s grace rather than earned.
living waterὕδωρ ζῶν
hydōr zōn · Greek Noun phrase
A metaphor used in Scripture to describe the life-giving, cleansing, and refreshing grace of God, often symbolizing the presence and transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
Sirκύριε
kyrie · Greek Noun
A title of respect, often used to address a superior, stranger, or teacher, which in this context evolves from social politeness to a recognition of Jesus's authority.
living waterζῶν ὕδωρ
zōn hydōr · Greek Noun phrase
Used metaphorically in Scripture to describe divine revelation, the Holy Spirit, or the salvation offered by God that satisfies the spiritual thirst of the soul.
JacobἸακώβ
Iakōb · Hebrew (via Greek) Proper Noun
An ancestor of the Israelites, patriarch of the twelve tribes, and central figure in the covenant history of God's people; his legacy is cited here as the standard of religious and historical authority.
thirstyδιψάω
dipsaō · Greek Verb
A state of physical or spiritual deprivation; in a spiritual sense, it denotes the inner yearning of the human heart for significance, purpose, and reconciliation with God.
eternal lifeαἰώνιος ζωή
aiōnios zōē · Greek Noun phrase
The life of the age to come, which is the gift of God through Jesus Christ, characterized by communion with God that begins now and extends into eternity.
springπηγή
pēgē · Greek Noun
A fountain or stream of water that constantly overflows; symbolically representing the inner, abiding presence and influence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.
