Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
You're worshipping something you don't really understand, but we actually know who we're worshipping, because God's rescue plan for everyone started with the Jewish people.
True worship means actually knowing who you're talking to.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Jesus, there was a long-standing rift between Jews and Samaritans due to historical events like the Assyrian conquest and differing religious practices, with Samaritans worshiping on Mount Gerizim based only on the first five books of the Bible. Jesus was speaking to a Samaritan woman at a well, pointing out that Samaritan worship lacked the full revelation found in Jewish traditions. This statement affirmed the Jewish role in God's plan, as the Messiah was prophesied to come from their lineage.
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