Key Scripture
Yochanan (John) 4:39 – "And many of the Samaritans from that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, 'He told me all things that I ever did.'"
Devotional Story
Imagine a friend rushing to you, eyes wide with astonishment, telling you about a remarkable encounter. They don't have a grand, theological treatise or a perfectly structured argument. Instead, they simply share, "You won't believe it! I just met someone who knew every detail about my life, things I've never told anyone. He changed everything for me!" Their voice isn't eloquent, but it carries the raw power of a personal revelation, an undeniable truth that has shaken their world to its core.
This is precisely the kind of encounter that stirred the heart of the Samaritan woman by the well. Yahshua, the Messiah, revealed Himself to her in a way that penetrated the deepest recesses of her being, exposing her past yet offering a fountain of living waters. Her response wasn't to write a sermon or debate scripture; it was to abandon her waterpot, run back to her town, and simply declare, "Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Is not this the Messiah?" Her conviction was so authentic, her joy so contagious, that her straightforward personal testimony became the key that opened the door of belief for an entire community.
Hebrew Word Study
- Word: דָּבָר / 𐤃𐤁𐤓 (dabar) [H1697]
- Translation: Word, speech, thing, matter, utterance.
- Ancient Pronunciation: dah-BAR
Pictographic Meaning
- (door/pathway) (Dalet) ד / 𐤃
- (house/in) (Bet) ב / 𐤁
- (head/person/first) (Resh) ר / 𐤓
Combined, these letters suggest a "door to the house of the head" or "entering the thoughts of a person." The דָּבָר (dabar) is not merely a sound, but the tangible expression of a person's inner thoughts, will, or essence—a door revealing what is within.
Deeper Significance
The word דָּבָר (dabar) in the ancient Hebraic mind carried far more weight than our modern understanding of "word." It encompassed not just the utterance but the very reality, the essence, and the active power behind it. When the Samaritan woman spoke her דָּבָר (dabar), it wasn't just idle chatter; it was the outpouring of a profound personal experience, a revelation of Yahshua's identity and His intimate knowledge of her. This wasn't intellectual discourse but a powerful, living testimony—a spiritual "door" through which others could glimpse the truth of who Yahshua truly is and what He had done for her. Her simple yet authentic "word" was compelling because it was connected to an undeniable reality.
Call to Action
What "things" has Yahshua told you or done for you? Your personal experience with Yahshua, however simple, is a powerful דָּבָר (dabar)—a living word that can open a door of belief for someone else. Don't underestimate the impact of sharing your honest, heartfelt testimony. Let your personal encounter compel you to speak what you know, for it is often the most profound and persuasive message Yahweh uses to draw others to His light.
October 5, 2025
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