Samaritan — Meaning in the Bible
Someone from Samaria. In Jesus' time Jews and Samaritans were divided; Jesus told the parable of the good Samaritan and spoke with a Samaritan woman.
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
What it means
John notes that "Jews have no dealings with Samaritans". Jesus nevertheless asked a Samaritan woman for water and stayed two days in her town. John 4:7–9John 4:39–42
In the parable it is a Samaritan who shows mercy to the wounded man, and of ten men healed of leprosy only the Samaritan returns to give thanks. Luke 10:30–37Luke 17:15–18
Key passages
- Luke 10:25–37 — The good Samaritan.
- Luke 17:11–19 — The thankful Samaritan.
- John 4:1–42 — The Samaritan woman.
- Acts 8:4–8 — Philip preaches in Samaria.
For children
A Samaritan was a person from Samaria. In Jesus' story, a Samaritan stopped to help a hurt man when others walked past. Luke 10:33–34
Study further
- Luke 10:25–37 The parable.
- John 4:1–42 At the well.