John 4:6Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being tired from his journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour.
The setting
Sychar, Samaria (modern-day West Bank, Palestine). Midday heat. Jesus sits exhausted at Jacob's ancient well while his disciples shop for food in the hostile Samaritan town.
The emotion here: carefully documenting Jesus's humanity
The original word
kekopiakoōs (κεκοπιακώς) — completely worn out from hard labor, utterly exhausted
Why it matters
The sixth hour was noon — the hottest part of the day when no one normally drew water
Read with care
What most readers miss in John 4:6
This is the same well where Jacob met Rachel — Jesus is recreating ancient romance stories
Common misconceptionPeople think Jesus only pretended to be tired. John emphasizes Jesus was genuinely, physically exhausted — proving his full humanity.
The thread continues
Verses that echo John 4:6
Bible Genome reading
John 4:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
John 4:6 comes from the book of John, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to John. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include human weakness, rest, incarnation. Notable phrases: Jacob's well; being tired; sat down; sixth hour.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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