Luke 8:47

Luk 8:47. Οὐκ ἔλαθε, that she had not escaped notice [was not hid]) She had wished to escape Jesus’ notice.—ἐνώπιον, in the presence of) Faith drives away all unseasonable modesty.

Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament — English translation (T&T Clark, Edinburgh, 1860) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

declared . . . before all--This, though a great trial to the shrinking modesty of the believing woman, was just what Christ wanted in dragging her forth, her public testimony to the facts of her case--both her disease, with her abortive efforts at a cure, and the instantaneous and perfect relief which her touch of the Great Healer had brought her.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown — Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871) — public domain (CC PDM 1.0). Text via the HelloAO Bible API.

47. she came trembling] Because by her touch she had communicated to Him Levitical uncleanness; and this by one of the Rabbis or Pharisees would have been regarded as an intolerable presumption and wrong. To this day the Jewish Rabbis (or Chakams) in the East are careful not even to be touched by a woman’s dress (Frankl., Jews in the East, 11. 81).

The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (gen. ed. J. J. S. Perowne; Cambridge University Press, 1878–1918) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

And he said unto her, daughter,.... Instead of frowning upon her, and chiding her for what she had done, he addressed her in a very affable and affectionate manner; bidding her

be of good comfort; and not be afraid; this clause is left out in the Vulgate Latin version, as in Mar 5:34 but is in the copies, and other versions:

thy faith hath made thee whole, go peace; See Gill on Mat 8:2. See Gill on Mar 5:34. See Gill on Luk 7:50.

John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible (1746–1763) — public domain (CC PDM 1.0). Text via the HelloAO Bible API.

that she could not escape notice

"that she could not keep secret what she had done." It may be helpful to state what she did. AT: "that she could not keep it a secret that she was the one who had touched Jesus" (See: Ellipsis)

she came trembling

"she came trembling with fear"

fell down before him

Possible meanings are 1) "bowed down in front of Jesus" or 2) "lay down on the ground at Jesus' feet." She did not fall accidentally. This was a sign of humility and respect for Jesus.

In the presence of all the people

"In the sight of all the people"

Daughter

This was a kind way of speaking to a woman. Your language may have another way of showing this kindness.

your faith has made you well

"because of your faith, you have become well." The abstract noun "faith" could be stated as an action. AT: "because you believe, you are healed" (See: Abstract Nouns)

Go in peace

This idiom is a way of saying, "Goodbye" and giving a blessing at the same time. AT: "As you go, do not worry anymore" or "May God give you peace as you go" (See: Idiom)

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tremble

Jesus

declare

cure

faith

peace

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47. τρέμουσα ἦλθεν. Because by her touch she had communicated to Him Levitical uncleanness; and this by one of the Rabbis or Pharisees would have been regarded as an intolerable act of presumption and injury. To this day the Jewish Rabbis (or Chakams) in the East are careful not even to be touched by a woman’s dress (Frankl., Jews in the East, II. 81).

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges (Cambridge University Press, 1896; 21 vols, various authors incl. Carr, Maclear, Plummer, Farrar, Lumby, Moule, M. R. James, Simcox) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

47.] It is not necessary (though perhaps probable), from the ἀρν. δὲ πάντων ver. 45, that the woman should also have denied with them. She may have hidden herself among the crowd. Our Lord (Mark ver. 32) looked around to see τὴν τοῦτο ποιήσασαν—a wonderful precision of expression, by which His absolute knowledge of the whole matter is set before us.

τρέμ. + εἰδυῖα ὃ γέγονεν αὐτῇ Mark; which is implied here. All this is omitted in Matt.; and if we had only his account, we should certainly derive the wrong lesson from the miracle; for there we miss altogether the reproof, and the shame to which the woman is put; and the words of our Lord look like an encomium on her act itself. Her confession ἐνώπ. παν. τ. λ., is very striking here, as shewing us that Christ will have Himself openly confessed, and not only secretly sought: that our Christian life is not, as it is sometimes called, merely ‘a thing between ourselves and God;’ but a good confession, to be witnessed ἐνώπιον παν. τ. λ.

Henry Alford, The Greek Testament (1849–1861) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

47. τρέμουσα ἦλθεν. The πάντων in ver. 45, if taken literally, implies that she had previously denied her action. The ἦλθεν, however, seems to show that she had gone a little way from Him after being healed. But she may also have been afraid that she had done wrong in touching His garment. Either or both would explain the τρέμουσα. She is afraid that the boon may be with drawn. For the attraction διʼ ἥν αἰτίαν see small print on 3:19, and Burton., § 350: τοῦ λαοῦ is also characteristic.

International Critical Commentary — older volumes (1896–1929), various authors — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

Falling down. Not in worship, but in terror. See on fell down, Luk 5:28.

Marvin R. Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament (1887–1900) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword/MySword module.