Luke 8:44

Came behind [him], and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.

Came {G4334} behind {G3693} him, and touched {G680} the border {G2899} of his {G846} garment {G2440}: and {G2532} immediately {G3916} her {G846} issue {G4511} of blood {G129} stanched {G2476}.

came up behind him and touched the tzitzit on his robe; instantly her hemorrhaging stopped.

She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.

came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched.

Luke 8:44 (KJV) describes a pivotal moment in Jesus's ministry, highlighting His divine power and the profound faith of a suffering woman. This verse is part of a larger narrative where Jesus is on His way to heal Jairus's daughter, and a large crowd is pressing around Him.

Context

The woman mentioned in this verse had been suffering from a debilitating hemorrhage for twelve years. According to Mosaic Law, such a condition rendered her ritually unclean (Leviticus 15:19-30), isolating her from society, family, and public worship. She had spent all her money on physicians with no success. Her act of coming "behind him" suggests a mixture of desperation, humility, and perhaps a desire to avoid drawing attention due to her shameful condition and the risk of defiling others in the crowd. Her touch was not accidental but a deliberate act of profound faith, believing that even a remote connection to Jesus would bring healing.

Key Themes

  • Transformative Faith: The primary theme is the woman's extraordinary faith. She believed that merely touching the "border of his garment" was sufficient to receive healing. This highlights that true faith is not always about grand gestures but often about a deep, quiet conviction in Jesus's power. Jesus later affirms this, stating, "Thy faith hath made thee whole."
  • Divine Power of Jesus: The immediate cessation of her bleeding ("immediately her issue of blood stanched") demonstrates Jesus's inherent, effortless power to heal. His power is not limited by conventional means or direct interaction; it emanates from Him.
  • Compassion and Inclusion: Despite her ritual impurity and the social stigma, Jesus not only heals her but also acknowledges and affirms her publicly, restoring her dignity and place within the community. This act reflects Jesus's profound compassion for the marginalized and suffering.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "border of his garment" translates the Greek word kraspedon (κράσπεδον). This refers to the fringe or tassel worn on the corners of Jewish outer garments, commanded by God in Numbers 15:38-40 and Deuteronomy 22:12. These fringes, also known as tzitzit, were meant to remind the wearer of God's commandments and their covenant with Him. The woman's specific choice to touch the kraspedon suggests a belief in Jesus's holiness and His connection to the divine law, recognizing Him as one empowered by God.

Practical Application

This passage offers powerful encouragement for believers today. It teaches us that:

  • We can approach Jesus with our deepest needs and most persistent sufferings, no matter how long we have endured them or how socially isolating they may be.
  • Even a small act of faith, born out of conviction in Jesus's power, can yield miraculous results. It's not the size of the touch, but the strength of the faith behind it.
  • Jesus is attentive to the quiet cries of the heart and responds to genuine faith. His compassion extends to everyone, including those who feel overlooked or unworthy.

The story of the woman with the issue of blood stands as a testament to the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ, offering hope and healing to all who come to Him.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Mark 5:27

    When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.

  • Mark 5:28

    For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.

  • Deuteronomy 22:12

    Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest [thyself].

  • Acts 19:12

    So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.

  • Malachi 4:2

    But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

  • Exodus 15:26

    And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.

  • Luke 7:38

    And stood at his feet behind [him] weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe [them] with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed [them] with the ointment.

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