Matthew 9:20
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:”
ἰδού
Behold, look, see. Idou. Scripture uses this word to arrest attention before something significant. God is about to speak. Pay attention.
γυνή
a woman
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γυνή
Woman, wife. Gynē. From Eve to Mary, women occupy indispensable roles in the story of redemption. Honor her.
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δώδεκα
twelve
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δώδεκα
Twelve, a dozen. Dōdeka. Twelve tribes, twelve apostles, God builds his people in deliberate number. Nothing in his design is accidental.
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ἔτος
years
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ἔτος
Year, a span of time. Étos. The prodigal's father ran to meet his son after years of waiting. God is sovereign over every étos given to you. Spend them well.
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προσέρχομαι
having come up
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προσέρχομαι
To come to, to approach, to draw near. Proserchomai. Come to Me all who are weary and burdened. The invitation is always open. Bring what you have and He will give what you need.
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ὄπισθεν
behind Him
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ὄπισθεν
from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)) with enclitic of source; from the rear (as a secure aspect), i.e. at the back (adverb and preposition of place or time)
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κράσπεδον
fringe
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κράσπεδον
Hem, fringe, tassel. Kráspedon. The woman pressed through the crowd to touch the hem of Jesus' garment and was made whole. Even the edge of his clothing carried the fullness of his power. Nothing about him is ordinary.
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ἱμάτιον
garment
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ἱμάτιον
Garment, clothing, cloak. Himátion. Jesus said do not worry about what you will wear, yet soldiers gambled for his himátion at the cross. What we wear matters far less than who we follow. Seek him first.
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