John 4:5

Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 4:5

BSB

So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

AKJV

Then comes he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

CPDV

Therefore, he went into a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the estate which Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

ERV

So he cometh to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph:

NHEB

So he came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son, Joseph.

SMT

Then comes he to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near to the place which Jacob gave to Joseph his son.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 4:5

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Commentary for John 4:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 4:5

Summary

Jesus arrives at Samaritan city Sychar

Place

Sychar, Samaria

Event

Arrival at Sychar

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD