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John 4:27

King James Version (KJV)

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John 4:27

Verse 27 of 54

Scripture focus

And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?

John 4:27 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 4:27

Theological / Devotional

Marvelled. Or, “were surprised.” Among the Jews it was considered highly improper for a man, and beneath the dignity of a rabbi, to converse with a woman in public. An ancient Jewish literary work, Aboth R. N. 2 (Id), advises, “Let no one talk with a woman in the street, no, not with his own wife” (cited in Strack and Billerbeck, vol. 2, p. 438). In the Mishnah the men are admonished, “Engage not in too much conversation with women” (Aboth 1.5, Soncino ed. of the Talmud, p. 4; cf. Talmud ‘Erubin 53b, Soncino ed., p. 374).

No man said. Out of respect for their Master the disciples said nothing, either to Him or to the woman.

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