Jewish Prejudice Against Women
John 4:27-42
And on this came his disciples, and marveled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seek you? or, Why talk you with her?…


A Rabbinical prejudice prevailed to the effect that woman is not capable of profound religious instruction: "Do not prolong conversation with a woman; let no one converse with a woman in the street, not even with his own wife; rather burn the sayings of the law than teach them to women.

(F. Godet, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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?

WEB: At this, his disciples came. They marveled that he was speaking with a woman; yet no one said, "What are you looking for?" or, "Why do you speak with her?"




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