Proverbs 20:5 says, "Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out."
Jesus came to the well, but did not come with a vessel or rope to draw out water. Unfortunately, with the written word we cannot hear the inflections in the speakers' voices. From her words, it seems like she was almost sarcastic or defensive. She immediately points out that the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. It doesn't seem like she looks down on herself but expects certain groups to do so.
Jesus doesn't respond to her question, but tells her if she knew who she was talking to she'd ask for living water. She comments on His spiritual truth with a natural question about His lack of anything to draw water from the well and where would He get this water.
He identifies Himself as the Messiah - something He almost never did - even after her sarcastic/defensive comments. What changed her attitude toward Him?
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