The man was helped by a Samaritan ​ — an individual who belonged to a people who respected the Mosaic Law but for whom the Jews had contempt. ​ — John 4: 9.
Nende asemel tõttab hädalist aitama samaarlane — mees, kes kuulus Moosese seadust järgiva rahva hulka, kuid keda juudid põlgasid.