Woman. Implying no severity nor disrespect. Compare John 20:13; John 20:15. It was a highly respectful and affectionate mode of address.

What have I to do with thee [τ ι ε μ ο ι κ α ι σ ο ι]. Literally, what is there to me and to thee. See on Mark 5:7, and compare Matthew 8:29; Matthew 27:19; Mark 1:24; Luke 8:28. It occurs often in the Old Testament, 2 Samuel 16:10; 1 Kings 17:18, etc. Though in a gentle and affectionate manner, Jesus rejects her interference, intending to supply the demand in His own way. Compare John 6:6. Wyc., What to me and to thee, thou woman ?

Mine hour is not yet come. Compare John 8:20; John 12:23; John 13:1. In every case the coming of the hour indicates some crisis in the personal life of the Lord, more commonly His passion. Here the hour of His Messianic manifestation (ver. 11).

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Old Testament