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Jacob’s well (pēgē tou Iakōb). “A spring of Jacob” (here and Joh 4:14), but phrear (well, pit, cistern) in Joh 4:11 and Joh 4:12. It is really a cistern 100 feet deep dug by a stranger apparently in a land of abundant springs (Gen 26:19).
Wearied (kekopiakōs). Perfect active participle of kopiaō, a state of weariness. The verb means to toil excessively (Luk 5:5). John emphasizes the human emotions of Jesus (Joh 1:14; Joh 11:3, Joh 11:33, Joh 11:35, Joh 11:38, Joh 11:41.; Joh 12:27; Joh 13:21; Joh 19:28).
With his journey (ek tēs hodoiporias). As a result (ek) of the journey. Old compound word from hodoporos (wayfarer), in N.T. only here and 2Co 11:26.
Sat (ekathezeto). Imperfect (descriptive) middle of kathezomai, “was sitting.”
Thus (houtōs). Probably “thus wearied,” graphic picture.
By the well (epi tēi pēgēi). Literally, “upon the curbstone of the well.”
Sixth hour (hōs hektē). Roman time, about 6 p.m., the usual time for drawing water.