◄ 4541. Samarités ►
Lexicon Samarités: Samaritan Original Word: Σαμαρείτης Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Samarités Pronunciation: sah-mah-RAY-tees Phonetic Spelling: (sam-ar-i'-tace) Definition: Samaritan Meaning: a Samaritan. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Samaritan. From Samareia; a Samarite, i.e. Inhabitant of Samaria -- Samaritan. see GREEK Samareia NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from Samareia Definition a Samaritan, an inhab. of the region of Samaria NASB Translation Samaritan (3), Samaritans (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4541: Σαμαρείτης Σαμαρείτης (Σαμαρείτης Tdf.; (see Tdf. Proleg., p. 87; WH's Appendix, p. 154; cf. Iota) (Σαμάρεια), Σαμαρειτου, ὁ, a Samaritan (Samarites, Curt. 4, 8, 9; Tacitus, ann. 12, 54; Samaritanus, Vulg. ((2 Kings 17:29 'Samaritae')) and ecclesiastical writings), i. e. an inhabitant either of the city or of the province of Samaria. The origin of the Samaritans was as follows: After Shalmaneser (others say Esarhaddon, cf. Ezra 4:2, 10; but see Kautzsch in Herzog edition 2, as referred to under the preceding word), king of Assyria, had sent colonists from Babylon, Cuthah, Ava, Hamath, and Sepharvaim into the land of Samaria which he had devastated and depopulated (see Σαμάρεια, 1), those Israelites who had remained in their desolated country (cf. 2 Chronicles 30:6, 10; 2 Chronicles 34:9) associated and intermarried with these heathen colonists and thus produced a mixed race. When the Jews on their return from exile were preparing to rebuild the temple of Jerusalem, the Samaritans asked to be allowed to bear their part in the common work. On being refused by the Jews, who were unwilling to recognize them as brethren, they not only sent letters to the king of Persia and caused the Jews to be compelled to desist from their undertaking flown to the second year of Darius (Hystaspis) (), but also built a temple for themselves on Mount Gerizim, a place held sacred even from the days of Moses (cf. Deuteronomy 27:12, etc.), and worshipped Jehovah there according to the law of Moses, recognizing only the Pentateuch as sacred. This temple was destroyed by John Hyrcanus. Deprived of their temple, the Samaritans have nevertheless continued to worship on their sacred mountain quite down to the present time, although their numbers are reduced to some forty or fifty families. Hence, it came to pass that the Samaritans and the Jews entertained inveterate and unappeasable enmity toward each other. Samaritans are mentioned in the following N. T. passages: Matthew 10:5; Luke 9:52; Luke 10:33; Luke 17:16; John 4:9 (here T omits; WH brackets the clause), John 4:39; John 8:48; Acts 8:25. In Hebrew the Samaritans are called שֹׁמְרונִים, 2 Kings 17:29. Cf. Juynboll, Commentarii in historiam gentis Samaritanae (Lugd. Bat. 1846); Winers RWB, under the word Samaritaner; Petermann in Herzog xiii., p. 363ff; Schrader in Schenkel v, p. 150ff; (especially Kautzsch in Herzog and Riehm as above). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from Σαμάρεια (Samareia), meaning "Samaria," the region in central Palestine. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent related to the region and people of Samaria is שֹׁמְרוֹן (Shomron), Strong's Hebrew 8111, referring to the city and region of Samaria. Usage: The term Σαμαρείτης is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals from Samaria, often highlighting the cultural and religious distinctions between Samaritans and Jews during the time of Jesus. Context: The term Σαμαρείτης appears in the New Testament to describe the people of Samaria, a region located between Judea and Galilee. The Samaritans were a distinct ethnic and religious group, with their own version of the Pentateuch and worship centered on Mount Gerizim rather than Jerusalem. Historical tensions between Jews and Samaritans are well-documented, stemming from differences in religious beliefs and practices, as well as historical conflicts. In the New Testament, the Samaritans are often depicted in contexts that highlight these tensions. For example, in John 4:9, the Samaritan woman expresses surprise that Jesus, a Jew, would ask her for a drink, stating, "For Jews do not associate with Samaritans." This interaction underscores the social barriers of the time. However, the New Testament also presents Samaritans in a positive light, challenging prevailing prejudices. In the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37), Jesus uses a Samaritan as an example of neighborly love and compassion, contrasting him with a priest and a Levite who fail to help a wounded man. This parable emphasizes the importance of love and mercy over ethnic and religious boundaries. Additionally, in Luke 17:16, one of the ten lepers healed by Jesus, who returns to give thanks, is identified as a Samaritan, highlighting the theme of gratitude and faith. The inclusion of Samaritans in these narratives serves to illustrate the broader message of the Gospel, which transcends ethnic and cultural divisions, inviting all people to partake in the kingdom of God. Forms and Transliterations Σαμαρειται Σαμαρεῖται Σαμαρειταις Σαμαρείταις Σαμαρειτης Σαμαρείτης Σαμαρειτων Σαμαρειτῶν Σαμαρῖται Σαμαρίταις Σαμαρίτης Σαμαριτῶν Samaritai Samarîtai Samaritais Samarítais Samarites Samaritēs Samarítes Samarítēs Samariton Samaritôn Samaritōn Samaritō̂n Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 10:5 N-GMP GRK: εἰς πόλιν Σαμαριτῶν μὴ εἰσέλθητε NAS: [any] city of the Samaritans; KJV: [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye INT: into a city of [the] Samaritians not enter Luke 9:52 N-GMP GRK: εἰς κώμην Σαμαριτῶν ὡς ἑτοιμάσαι NAS: a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements KJV: a village of the Samaritans, to INT: into a village of Samaritans so as to make ready Luke 10:33 N-NMS GRK: Σαμαρίτης δέ τις NAS: But a Samaritan, who was on a journey, KJV: a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, INT: A Samaritan but certain Luke 17:16 N-NMS GRK: αὐτὸς ἦν Σαμαρίτης NAS: giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan. KJV: he was a Samaritan. INT: he was a Samaritan John 4:9 N-DMP GRK: συνχρῶνται Ἰουδαῖοι Σαμαρίταις NAS: no dealings with Samaritans.) KJV: no dealings with the Samaritans. INT: have association Jews with Samaritans John 4:39 N-GMP GRK: αὐτὸν τῶν Σαμαριτῶν διὰ τὸν NAS: many of the Samaritans believed KJV: And many of the Samaritans of that INT: him of the Samaritans because of the John 4:40 N-NMP GRK: αὐτὸν οἱ Σαμαρῖται ἠρώτων αὐτὸν NAS: when the Samaritans came KJV: So when the Samaritans were come unto INT: him the Samaritans they asked him John 8:48 N-NMS GRK: ἡμεῖς ὅτι Σαμαρίτης εἶ σὺ NAS: rightly that You are a Samaritan and have KJV: thou art a Samaritan, and hast INT: we that a Samaritan are you Acts 8:25 N-GMP GRK: κώμας τῶν Σαμαριτῶν εὐηγγελίζοντο NAS: to many villages of the Samaritans. KJV: in many villages of the Samaritans. INT: villages of the Samaritans they proclaimed the gospel Strong's Greek 4541 9 Occurrences Σαμαρῖται — 1 Occ. Σαμαρίταις — 1 Occ. Σαμαρίτης — 3 Occ. Σαμαριτῶν — 4 Occ.