King James Version
John 4:18 in the King James Version says “For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.” — study this verse from John chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.”
John 4:18 · KJV
Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.
The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:
For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“hast”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“hast”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“saidst thou”
G2046an alternate for g2036 in certain tenses; to utter, i.e., speak or say
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