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And he stretched it out, and it was restored, as sound as the other. <a href="/kjv/matthew/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” And he stretched it out, and it was restored as whole as the other. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand!” He stretched it out, and it was restored to normal, like the other. <a href="/nasb/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then He said to the man, &#8220Stretch out your hand!&#8221 He stretched it out, and it was restored to normal, like the other. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand!” And he stretched it out, and it was restored to normal, like the other. <a href="/lsb/matthew/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand!” He stretched it out, and it was restored to normal, like the other. <a href="/amp/matthew/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then He said to the man, “Reach out your hand!” The man reached out and it was restored, as normal and healthy as the other. <a href="/csb/matthew/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he told the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored, as good as the other. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then He told the man, &#8220Stretch out your hand.&#8221 So he stretched it out, and it was restored, as good as the other. <a href="/asv/matthew/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, as the other. <a href="/cev/matthew/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Jesus told the man, "Hold out your hand." The man did, and it became as healthy as the other one. <a href="/erv/matthew/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, as the other. <a href="/gwt/matthew/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he said to the man, "Hold out your hand." The man held it out, and it became normal again, as healthy as the other. <a href="/gnt/matthew/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he said to the man with the paralyzed hand, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and it became well again, just like the other one. <a href="/isv/matthew/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he told the man, "Hold out your hand." He held it out and it became normal, as healthy as his other hand. <a href="/msb/matthew/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored to full use, just like the other. <a href="/net/matthew/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out and it was restored, as healthy as the other. <a href="/nheb/matthew/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then he told the man, "Stretch out your hand." And he stretched it out, and it was restored whole, just like the other. <a href="/wbt/matthew/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then saith he to the man, Stretch out thy hand. And he stretched it out; and it was restored to a sound state like the other. <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then He said to the man, "Stretch out your arm." And he stretched it out, and it was restored quite sound like the other. <a href="/web/matthew/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Then he told the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out; and it was restored whole, just like the other. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then He says to the man, “Stretch forth your hand,” and he stretched [it] forth, and it was restored whole as the other. <a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then He says to the man, "Stretch out your hand." And he stretched it out, and it was restored, as sound as the other. <a href="/ylt/matthew/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then saith he to the man, 'Stretch forth thy hand,' and he stretched it forth, and it was restored whole as the other. <a href="/slt/matthew/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then says he to the man, Stretch out thy hand; and he stretched it out; and it was restored, sound as the other.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then he saith to the man: Stretch forth thy hand; and he stretched it forth, and it was restored to health even as the other. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then he said to the man, “Extend your hand.” And he extended it, and it was restored to health, just like the other one. <a href="/nabre/matthew/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and it was restored as sound as the other. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and it was restored, as sound as the other.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then he said to the man, Stretch out your hand. And he stretched out his hand, and it was restored like the other. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And then he said to that man, “Stretch out your hand”, and he stretched out his hand and it was restored like his other.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then he said to the man: Stretch forth your hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored to soundness, like the other. <a href="/godbey/matthew/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then He says to the man, <FR>Reach forth thy hand.<Fr> And he reached it forth and it was restored. <a href="/haweis/matthew/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then saith he to the man, Stretch out thy hand; and he stretched it out, and it was restored, sound as the other.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then saith he to the man, stretch out thy hand: and be stretched it out; and it was made as sound as the other. <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then He said to the man, "Stretch out your arm." And he stretched it out, and it was restored quite sound like the other. <a href="/worrell/matthew/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then saith He to the man, <FR>"Stretch forth your hand."<Fr> And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole as the other. <a href="/worsley/matthew/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then saith He to the man, <FR>Stretch out thine hand:<Fr> and he stretched it out, and it was made sound like the other. <a href="/parallel/matthew/12-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3097" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">Jesus Heals on the Sabbath</a> …12How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” 13<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">Jesus said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpō (N-DMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">the man,</a> <a href="/greek/1614.htm" title="1614: Ekteinon (V-AMA-2S) -- To stretch out (forth), cast forth (as of an anchor), lay hands on. From ek and teino; to extend.">“Stretch out</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheira (N-AFS) -- A hand. ">hand.” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/1614.htm" title="1614: exeteinen (V-AIA-3S) -- To stretch out (forth), cast forth (as of an anchor), lay hands on. From ek and teino; to extend.">he stretched it out,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/600.htm" title="600: apekatestathē (V-AIP-3S) -- From apo and kathistemi; to reconstitute.">it was restored</a> <a href="/greek/5199.htm" title="5199: hygiēs (Adj-NFS) -- (a) sound, healthy, pure, whole, (b) wholesome. From the base of auzano; healthy, i.e. Well; figuratively, true.">to full use,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">just like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allē (Adj-NFS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">other.</a> 14But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Mark 3:5</a> Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow at their hardness of heart. Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored. <a href="/luke/6-10.htm">Luke 6:10</a> And after looking around at all of them, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He did so, and it was restored. <a href="/john/5-8.htm">John 5:8-9</a> Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day, <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Matthew 9:6-7</a> But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” / And the man got up and went home. <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Luke 5:24-25</a> But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins…” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” / And immediately the man stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. <a href="/john/9-6.htm">John 9:6-7</a> When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing. <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6-8</a> But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God. <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Matthew 8:3</a> Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. <a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30-31</a> Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. <a href="/luke/13-13.htm">Luke 13:13</a> Then He placed His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and began to glorify God. <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a> Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a> to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. <a href="/exodus/4-6.htm">Exodus 4:6-7</a> Furthermore, the LORD said to Moses, “Put your hand inside your cloak.” So he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, his hand was leprous, white as snow. / “Put your hand back inside your cloak,” said the LORD. So Moses put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, it was restored, like the rest of his skin. <a href="/1_kings/13-4.htm">1 Kings 13:4-6</a> Now when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel, heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it, he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, so that he could not pull it back. / And the altar was split apart, and the ashes poured out, according to the sign that the man of God had given by the word of the LORD. / Then the king responded to the man of God, “Intercede with the LORD your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.” So the man of God interceded with the LORD, and the king’s hand was restored to him as it was before. <a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">2 Kings 5:14</a> So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said he to the man, Stretch forth your hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.and it.<a href="/luke/13-13.htm">Luke 13:13</a> And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.<a href="/acts/3-7.htm">Acts 3:7,8</a> And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-10.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/12-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-25.htm">Normal</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Quite</a> <a href="/matthew/9-30.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/matthew/7-18.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/daniel/8-14.htm">State</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-13.htm">Stretch</a> <a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/3-1.htm">Arm</a> <a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/12-49.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/exodus/14-27.htm">Normal</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Quite</a> <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/matthew/15-31.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/matthew/12-45.htm">State</a> <a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Stretch</a> <a href="/matthew/12-49.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 12</div>1. <a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">by scripture,</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">by reason,</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">and by a miracle.</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, </a> 32. <a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Account shall be made of idle words.</a> 38. <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,</a> 46. <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/12.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Then He said to the man This phrase highlights the direct and personal interaction between Jesus and the individual in need. The Greek word for "said" (εἶπεν, eipen) indicates a command or authoritative statement. Jesus' words are not mere suggestions but carry divine authority. In the historical context, Jesus often addressed individuals directly, emphasizing personal faith and obedience. This interaction underscores the personal nature of Jesus' ministry, where He engages with individuals amidst a crowd, showing His concern for personal needs.Stretch out your hand The command "Stretch out" (Ἔκτεινον, ekteinon) is significant as it requires an act of faith from the man. Despite his withered hand, the man is asked to do something that seems impossible. This mirrors the biblical principle that faith often requires action, even when circumstances seem insurmountable. The act of stretching out the hand symbolizes obedience and trust in Jesus' power to heal. Historically, this moment reflects the tension between Jesus' miraculous works and the Pharisees' legalistic interpretations of the Sabbath, as healing was considered work.So he stretched it out The man's response is immediate and obedient, demonstrating his faith in Jesus' command. The Greek verb for "stretched" (ἐξέτεινεν, exeteinen) indicates a completed action, showing that the man acted without hesitation. This act of faith is rewarded with healing, illustrating the biblical truth that faith, when acted upon, results in divine intervention. The historical context shows that such acts of faith were often met with skepticism by religious leaders, yet they were central to Jesus' ministry.and it was restored to full use The phrase "was restored" (ἀπεκατεστάθη, apekatestathē) signifies a complete and perfect healing. The Greek root suggests a return to an original state, emphasizing the totality of the miracle. This restoration is not partial but complete, symbolizing the wholeness that Jesus brings into the lives of those who believe. In a broader scriptural context, restoration is a recurring theme, pointing to the ultimate restoration of creation through Christ.just like the other This comparison highlights the completeness of the healing. The man's hand is not only healed but is made identical in function and appearance to the other hand. This detail underscores the perfection of Jesus' miracles, which leave no trace of the former ailment. Historically, such miracles served as a testament to Jesus' divine authority and power, challenging the prevailing religious norms and pointing to the coming of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Then saith he to the man.--St. Mark, with his usual vividness, adds the look and gesture and feeling which accompanied the words, "looking round about on them with anger, being grieved at the hardness of their hearts."It was restored whole--i.e., as the tense implies, in the act of stretching the hand forth. The man's ready obedience to the command, which if he had not believed in the power of Jesus would have seemed an idle mockery, was, ipso facto, a proof that he had "faith to be healed."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. He is bid use his strength before he is told that it is given. The intellectual difficulties that might have occurred to him lose themselves fir the action. In the somewhat similar ease in <a href="/matthew/9-5.htm">Matthew 9:5, 6</a> there had been the preparation of forgiveness of sins. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other. Power is linked to obedience. Whole; i.e. sound, in complete health and vigour. The word comes more often in the account of the man healed at the pool of Bethesda than in all the rest of the New Testament. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/12-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. [Jesus] said λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [the] man, ἀνθρώπῳ (anthrōpō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. “Stretch out Ἔκτεινόν (Ekteinon) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1614.htm">Strong's 1614: </a> To stretch out (forth), cast forth (as of an anchor), lay hands on. From ek and teino; to extend. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. hand.” χεῖρα (cheira) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. So καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he stretched [it] out, ἐξέτεινεν (exeteinen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1614.htm">Strong's 1614: </a> To stretch out (forth), cast forth (as of an anchor), lay hands on. From ek and teino; to extend. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. it was restored ἀπεκατεστάθη (apekatestathē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_600.htm">Strong's 600: </a> From apo and kathistemi; to reconstitute. to full use, ὑγιὴς (hygiēs) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5199.htm">Strong's 5199: </a> (a) sound, healthy, pure, whole, (b) wholesome. From the base of auzano; healthy, i.e. Well; figuratively, true. just like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. other. ἄλλη (allē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. 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