Woman in the Bible: Samaritan Woman The Samaritan woman, also known as the woman at the well, is a figure from the Gospel of John. She is a Samaritan woman who encounters Jesus at Jacob's well and has a significant conversation with him about spiritual matters. This encounter is notable for breaking down social barriers, as Jesus, a Jewish man, initiates a conversation with her, a Samaritan, and a woman, which was unusual in their culture. The Samaritan woman's story is often viewed as a powerfu