John 4:17
New International Version
“I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband.

New Living Translation
“I don’t have a husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said, “You’re right! You don’t have a husband—

English Standard Version
The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband’;

Berean Standard Bible
“I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband.

Berean Literal Bible
The woman answered and said to Him, "I do not have a husband." Jesus says to her, "You have spoken correctly, 'I do not have a husband.'

King James Bible
The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:

New King James Version
The woman answered and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have well said, ‘I have no husband,’

New American Standard Bible
The woman answered and said to Him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have correctly said, ‘I have no husband’;

NASB 1995
The woman answered and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have correctly said, ‘I have no husband’

NASB 1977
The woman answered and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have well said, ‘I have no husband’;

Legacy Standard Bible
The woman answered and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have correctly said, ‘I have no husband’;

Amplified Bible
The woman answered, “I do not have a husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have correctly said, ‘I do not have a husband’;

Christian Standard Bible
“I don’t have a husband,” she answered. “You have correctly said, ‘I don’t have a husband,’ ” Jesus said.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I don’t have a husband,” she answered. “You have correctly said, I don’t have a husband,’” Jesus said.

American Standard Version
The woman answered and said unto him, I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou saidst well, I have no husband:

English Revised Version
The woman answered and said unto him, I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou saidst well, I have no husband:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The woman replied, "I don't have a husband." Jesus told her, "You're right when you say that you don't have a husband.

Good News Translation
"I don't have a husband," she answered. Jesus replied, "You are right when you say you don't have a husband.

International Standard Version
The woman answered him, "I don't have a husband." Jesus told her, "You are quite right in saying, 'I don't have a husband,'

Majority Standard Bible
“I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband.

NET Bible
The woman replied, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "Right you are when you said, 'I have no husband,'

New Heart English Bible
The woman answered and said to him, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "You said well, 'I have no husband,'

Webster's Bible Translation
The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said to her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:

Weymouth New Testament
"I have no husband," she replied. "You rightly say that you have no husband," said Jesus;

World English Bible
The woman answered, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You said well, ‘I have no husband,’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the woman answered and said, “I do not have a husband.” Jesus says to her, “Well did you say—I do not have a husband;

Berean Literal Bible
The woman answered and said to Him, "I do not have a husband." Jesus says to her, "You have spoken correctly, 'I do not have a husband.'

Young's Literal Translation
the woman answered and said, 'I have not a husband.' Jesus saith to her, 'Well didst thou say -- A husband I have not;

Smith's Literal Translation
The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus says to her, Thou sayest well, That I have no husband:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The woman answered, and said: I have no husband. Jesus said to her: Thou hast said well, I have no husband:

Catholic Public Domain Version
The woman responded and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her: “You have spoken well, in saying, ‘I have no husband.’

New American Bible
The woman answered and said to him, “I do not have a husband.” Jesus answered her, “You are right in saying, ‘I do not have a husband.’

New Revised Standard Version
The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband’;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
She said to him, I have no husband; Jesus said to her, You said well, I have no husband;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
She said to him, “I have no husband.” Yeshua said to her, “You have said correctly, “I have no husband.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
The woman answered and said: I have no husband. Jesus said to her: You have well said. I have no husband;

Godbey New Testament
The woman responded and said, I have no husband. Jesus says to her, Well didst thou say, I have no husband:

Haweis New Testament
The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus saith to her, Thou hast spoken right, that thou hast no husband:

Mace New Testament
the woman answered, I have no husband. Jesus replied, you were in the right to say you have no husband:

Weymouth New Testament
"I have no husband," she replied. "You rightly say that you have no husband," said Jesus;

Worrell New Testament
The woman answered and said, "I have no husband." Jesus saith to her, "Well did you say, 'I have no husband;'

Worsley New Testament
The woman answered, I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou hast said right, I have no husband:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
16Jesus told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” 17“I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband. 18In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.”…

Cross References
John 8:11
“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”

John 3:18-19
Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. / And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.

John 7:53-8:11
Then each went to his own home.

Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 John 1:8-9
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Matthew 5:32
But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Matthew 19:9
Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”

Luke 7:37-50
When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume. / When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!” ...

Luke 15:11-32
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. / The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. / After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living. ...

1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. / And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!

Galatians 5:19-21
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Ephesians 2:1-5
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, / in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. / All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath. ...

Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.


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I have no husband
The phrase "I have no husband" is a direct response from the Samaritan woman to Jesus' inquiry. In the Greek, the word for "husband" is "ἀνήρ" (anēr), which can mean man or husband, depending on the context. This admission is significant because it reveals the woman's current state and sets the stage for Jesus to reveal His knowledge of her life. Historically, Samaritans and Jews had strained relations, and a Jewish man speaking to a Samaritan woman was culturally unexpected. This interaction highlights Jesus' breaking of social norms to reach individuals with His message of truth and grace.

the woman replied
The phrase "the woman replied" indicates her active participation in the dialogue with Jesus. In the cultural context of the time, women often had a subordinate role in society, and their voices were not always heard or valued. However, Jesus engages her in meaningful conversation, demonstrating His respect for her as an individual. This interaction underscores the inclusive nature of Jesus' ministry, where He reaches out to those marginalized by society.

Jesus said to her
"Jesus said to her" marks the transition to Jesus' response, which is filled with divine insight. The Greek verb "λέγει" (legei) is in the present tense, suggesting an ongoing conversation. Jesus' words are not just casual remarks but are filled with purpose and intention. His engagement with the woman is a reflection of His mission to seek and save the lost, regardless of their background or social standing.

You are correct to say that you have no husband
In this statement, Jesus acknowledges the truthfulness of the woman's words. The Greek word for "correct" is "καλῶς" (kalōs), which can also mean rightly or well. Jesus affirms her honesty, which is a crucial step in their conversation. This affirmation is not just about her marital status but also about the deeper truths of her life that Jesus is about to reveal. It sets the stage for a transformative encounter, where the woman's past is brought into the light, not for condemnation, but for redemption and healing. Jesus' knowledge of her life demonstrates His omniscience and His ability to see beyond the surface to the heart of the matter.

(17) I have no husband.--The stroke has left its mark. It lays bare to her own consciousness the past and present life, but she does not know that it is laid bare to His. The reply is no longer prefaced by the half-sarcastic "Thou, being a Jew," or the reverential "Sir." The tone has passed from vivacity to earnestness, and from earnestness to sadness. That one word--what a history it has revealed! But she will hide it from Him and from herself. "I have no husband" (or, according to the Sinaitic MS., more emphatically still, A husband I have not).

Verses 17, 18. - The woman answered, and said to him, I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou said correctly, Husband have I none: for thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband. This true thing hast thou spoken. The woman resists the description which Jesus assumes that she bears to the man with whom she stands in illegal relations. Convinced, brought to bay, she cannot lie to Jesus. She says, in penitence and shame, "I have no husband." There is no concealment of the fact; she must need the cleansing of the life-giving stream. Jesus, not without a tone of solemn remonstrance, accuses her of a life of loose morals. It is implied that the first five husbands were conventionally allowable; but the suggestion is that, either by divorce or wanton rushing to further nuptials if the former had been ruptured by death, her character had been ever deteriorating until, under present circumstances, she was committing an overt act of illegality and impurity. "In saying thou hast no husband, thou hast spoken to the point, and for the reasons I recite thou hast made a true statement." As the woman in ver. 27 tells her friends "He told me all things that ever I did," we may easily believe that she felt, under his searching glance, that no folly, no weakness, no rebellious deed, no damning compromise, was hidden from him. How much more he said we can only conjecture. The revelation thus recorded is akin to other events in our Lord's life, which we cannot account for by the supposition that information concerning her had been conveyed by some rumour which thus he flashed upon her. This would suffer from the intolerable supposition that his claim to have prophetic light was a self-conscious fraud, and that by such a subterfuge the entire Samaritan mission had been characterized and controlled. Lunge thought that the definite traces of the five marriages were in some mysterious fashion hieroglyphed upon her face. This is a great extravagance of the working of natural law, to avoid the supernatural perception which our Lord exercised whenever he chose to draw upon the inexhaustible resources and powers at his disposal. Hengstenberg ('Contributions to Genuineness of the Pentateuch,' and in his 'Commentary'), while he recognizes the historical fact here mentioned and penetrated by our Lord, considered that there was a twofold meaning in our Lord's reply. Thou hast had five husbands; i.e. there were five gods - those of Cuthah, Babylon, Ava, Hamath, and Sepharvaim (Josephus, 'Ant.,' 9:14, 3; 2 Kings 17:24), whose worship by spiritual adultery the Samaritan people (of which you are a representative) have tolerated, and HE, Jehovah, whom thou now hast by surreptitious claim, is not thy covenanted Lord. Unfortunately, this too ingenious interpretation fails, first of all in this, that to the five nations seven gods are reckoned (2 Kings 17:30, 31). Again, it is inconceivable that the worship of Jehovah should be represented as on a par with these idolatries, and that Jehovah himself should be set forth as the sixth and worst of the theocratic husbands of the Samaritan state. Nor can we suppose that Christ, who said such wondrous things about the spirituality and the love of God to man, and was in the same breath about to utter one of the grandest of them, should thus have poured contumely on the Samaritan worship of Jehovah. Thoma practically adopts Hengstenberg's speculative interpretation. Strauss (1st and 2nd edit. 'Leb. Jes.') made use of Hengstenberg's admission to find in the whole narrative a mythical fiction; and Keim has only made matters worse by ascribing the entire narrative to the unknown author of the Fourth Gospel. Christ's own Divine penetration revealed the woman to herself, and she knew how hateful her life must have been in his sight. She made no attempt at denial, or concealment, or self-justification. The events referred to had burnt themselves on her memory, and her only refuge is in a bold admission of the right of the unknown Stranger to teach. She concedes his claim to solve perplexities, and penetrate other mysteries as well as the depths of her own heart.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“I have
ἔχω (echō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

no
Οὐκ (Ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

husband,”
ἄνδρα (andra)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

the
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

woman
γυνὴ (gynē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

replied.
Ἀπεκρίθη (Apekrithē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

said
Λέγει (Legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

to her,
αὐτῇ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“You are
εἶπας (eipas)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

correct {to say}
Καλῶς (Kalōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2573: Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

you have
ἔχω (echō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

no
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

husband.
Ἄνδρα (Andra)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.


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