Matthew 9:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

a woman, &c. Not the same miracle as in Mark 5:25 and Luke 8:43. See App-138.

an issue of blood. a hemorrhage. Greek. haimorroeo. Occ only here.

hem: the tassel at one of the four corners, to touch which was. mark of profound respect. But see App-188, and compare Numbers 15:37-41.

Matthew 9:20

20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: