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Immediately, the bleeding stopped. <a href="/esv/luke/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. <a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Having come behind Him, she touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her flux of blood stopped. <a href="/kjv/luke/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. <a href="/nkjv/luke/8.htm">New King James Version</a> came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood stopped. <a href="/nasb_/luke/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. <a href="/nasb/luke/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her hemorrhage stopped. <a href="/nasb77/luke/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> came up behind Him, and touched the fringe of His cloak; and immediately her hemorrhage stopped. <a href="/lsb/luke/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His garment, and immediately her hemorrhage stopped. <a href="/amp/luke/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His outer robe, and immediately her bleeding stopped. <a href="/csb/luke/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> approached from behind and touched the end of his robe. Instantly her bleeding stopped. <a href="/hcsb/luke/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> approached from behind and touched the tassel of His robe. Instantly her bleeding stopped. <a href="/asv/luke/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched. <a href="/cev/luke/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As soon as she came up behind Jesus and barely touched his clothes, her bleeding stopped. <a href="/erv/luke/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched. <a href="/gwt/luke/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> She came up behind Jesus, touched the edge of his clothes, and her bleeding stopped at once. <a href="/gnt/luke/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> She came up in the crowd behind Jesus and touched the edge of his cloak, and her bleeding stopped at once. <a href="/isv/luke/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> She came up behind Jesus and touched the tassel of his garment, and her bleeding stopped at once. <a href="/msb/luke/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. <a href="/net/luke/8.htm">NET Bible</a> She came up behind Jesus and touched the edge of his cloak, and at once the bleeding stopped. <a href="/nheb/luke/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> came behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately the flow of her blood stopped. <a href="/wbt/luke/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> came close behind Him and touched the tassel of His robe; and instantly her flow of blood stopped. <a href="/web/luke/8.htm">World English Bible</a> came behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak. Immediately the flow of her blood stopped. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> having come near behind, touched the fringe of His garment, and immediately the flow of her blood stood still. <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Having come behind Him, she touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her flux of blood stopped. <a href="/ylt/luke/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> having come near behind, touched the fringe of his garment, and presently the issue of her blood stood. <a href="/slt/luke/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Having come near behind, touched the hem of his garment: and immediately her flow of blood was stopped.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> She came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment; and immediately the issue of her blood stopped. <a href="/cpdv/luke/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> She approached him from behind, and she touched the hem of his garment. And at once the flow of her blood stopped. <a href="/nabre/luke/8.htm">New American Bible</a> came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. Immediately her bleeding stopped. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his clothes, and immediately her hemorrhage stopped.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> She came near him from behind, and touched the edge of his cloak; and immediately her hemorrhage stopped. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> She approached him from behind, and she touched the fringe of his garment and immediately the flow of her blood stopped.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> came behind, and touched the fringe of his mantle; and her issue of blood immediately ceased. <a href="/godbey/luke/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and having come to Him behind, she touched the hem of His garment: and immediately the issue of blood ceased. <a href="/haweis/luke/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> coming behind him, touched the fringe of his garment; and instantly the flux of her blood stopped. <a href="/mace/luke/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> touched the border of his garment: and immediately her indisposition was removed. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> came close behind Him and touched the tassel of His robe; and instantly her flow of blood stopped. <a href="/worrell/luke/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> coming up behind, touched the border of His garment, and immediately her flow of blood stopped. <a href="/worsley/luke/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but could not be healed by any, came close behind Him and touched the hem of his garment, and immediately her flux was stopt. <a href="/parallel/luke/8-44.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3409" 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/luke/8.htm">The Healing Touch of Jesus</a> …43including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her. 44<a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: proselthousa (V-APA-NFS) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">She came up</a> <a href="/greek/3693.htm" title="3693: opisthen (Adv) -- From behind, after. From opis with enclitic of source; from the rear, i.e. At the back.">behind Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/680.htm" title="680: hēpsato (V-AIM-3S) -- Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.">and touched</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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/2899.htm" title="2899: kraspedou (N-GNS) -- The fringe, edge, corner, tassel. Of uncertain derivation; a margin, i.e., a fringe or tassel.">fringe</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2440.htm" title="2440: himatiou (N-GNS) -- A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.">cloak,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3916.htm" title="3916: parachrēma (Adv) -- Instantly, immediately, on the spot. From para and chrema; at the thing itself, i.e. Instantly.">immediately</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4511.htm" title="4511: rhysis (N-NFS) -- A flowing, an issue. From rhoumai in the sense of its congener rheo; a flux."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/129.htm" title="129: haimatos (N-GNS) -- Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.">bleeding</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: estē (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stopped.</a> 45“Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.”…<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="/matthew/9-20.htm">Matthew 9:20-22</a> Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. / She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” / Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour. <a href="/mark/5-25.htm">Mark 5:25-34</a> And a woman was there who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. / She had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse. / When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. ... <a href="/leviticus/15-19.htm">Leviticus 15:19-30</a> When a woman has a discharge consisting of blood from her body, she will be unclean due to her menstruation for seven days, and anyone who touches her will be unclean until evening. / Anything on which she lies or sits during her menstruation will be unclean, / and anyone who touches her bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. ... <a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Numbers 15:38-39</a> “Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout the generations to come they are to make for themselves tassels for the corners of their garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. / These will serve as tassels for you to look at, so that you may remember all the commandments of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by following your own heart and your own eyes. <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a> “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Matthew 14:36</a> and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Mark 6:56</a> And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Acts 19:11-12</a> God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them. <a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27</a> When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/matthew/15-28.htm">Matthew 15:28</a> “O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Mark 3:10</a> For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him. <a href="/john/6-37.htm">John 6:37</a> Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.behind.<a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Luke 7:38</a> 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.touched.<a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Deuteronomy 22:12</a> Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.<a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Mark 5:27,28</a> When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment… <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Mark 6:56</a> And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.immediately.<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="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a> 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.<a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Bleeding</a> <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Border</a> <a href="/luke/8-24.htm">Ceased</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/luke/7-39.htm">Close</a> <a href="/luke/8-21.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Flow</a> <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Flux</a> <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Fringe</a> <a href="/luke/8-27.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/luke/7-14.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Hemorrhage</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/luke/7-4.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Issue</a> <a href="/luke/5-25.htm">Presently</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/8-24.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/luke/5-25.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Tassel</a> <a href="/luke/7-15.htm">Touched</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/1-6.htm">Bleeding</a> <a href="/luke/11-50.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/luke/17-11.htm">Border</a> <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Ceased</a> <a href="/luke/22-36.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/luke/8-45.htm">Close</a> <a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/john/7-38.htm">Flow</a> <a href="/acts/28-8.htm">Flux</a> <a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Fringe</a> <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/luke/8-54.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">Hemorrhage</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/acts/11-2.htm">Issue</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Presently</a> <a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/18-40.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Tassel</a> <a href="/luke/8-45.htm">Touched</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 8</div>1. <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.</a> 4. <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Jesus, after he had preached from place to place,</a> 9. <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">explains the parable of the sower,</a> 16. <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">and the candle;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">declares who are his mother, and brothers;</a> 22. <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">rebukes the winds;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">is rejected by the Gadarenes;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">heals the woman of her bleeding;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">and raises Jairus's daughter from death.</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'; 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In the cultural context of first-century Judea, a woman suffering from a bleeding disorder would have been considered ceremonially unclean (<a href="/leviticus/15-25.htm">Leviticus 15:25-27</a>). Her decision to come up behind Jesus suggests her awareness of societal norms and her desire to avoid drawing attention to herself. This act of coming from behind also signifies her faith, as she believed that even a secretive touch could heal her.and touched the fringe of His cloak The "fringe" refers to the tassels or tzitzit that Jewish men wore on the corners of their garments, as commanded in <a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Numbers 15:38-39</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Deuteronomy 22:12</a>. These tassels were a reminder to follow God's commandments. By touching the fringe, the woman was not only reaching out for physical healing but also symbolically connecting with the divine authority and holiness that Jesus represented. This act can be seen as an acknowledgment of Jesus' fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets.and immediately her bleeding stopped The immediate cessation of her bleeding underscores the miraculous nature of the healing. In the context of the Gospels, Jesus' miracles often serve as signs of His divine authority and the in-breaking of God's kingdom. This instantaneous healing contrasts with the woman's twelve years of suffering and failed medical treatments (as noted in parallel accounts like <a href="/mark/5-25.htm">Mark 5:25-26</a>). It demonstrates Jesus' power over physical ailments and His compassion for those marginalized by society. This miracle also prefigures the ultimate healing and restoration that Jesus offers through His death and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_woman_with_the_issue_of_blood.htm">The Woman with the Issue of Blood</a> A woman suffering from a chronic bleeding condition for twelve years, which made her ceremonially unclean according to Jewish law. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is performing miracles and teaching about the Kingdom of God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A large group of people surrounding Jesus, making it difficult for the woman to approach Him directly. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_fringe_of_his_cloak.htm">The Fringe of His Cloak</a> Refers to the tassels (tzitzit) on the corners of a Jewish garment, which were worn as a reminder of the commandments. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_healing_event.htm">The Healing Event</a> The miraculous healing that occurs when the woman touches Jesus' garment, demonstrating His divine power and compassion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The woman's faith led her to take bold action despite societal and religious barriers. Her belief in Jesus' power was greater than her fear of public shame. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_compassion.htm">Jesus' Compassion</a> Jesus' response to the woman highlights His compassion and willingness to heal those who seek Him, regardless of their social status or condition. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_touch.htm">The Power of Touch</a> The act of touching Jesus' garment symbolizes the personal connection and faith required to receive His healing power. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_barriers.htm">Breaking Barriers</a> The woman's account encourages believers to overcome obstacles and seek Jesus with determination, trusting in His ability to transform their lives. <a href="/topical/c/ceremonial_law_vs._grace.htm">Ceremonial Law vs. Grace</a> This event illustrates the transition from the Old Testament law to the grace and healing found in Christ, who fulfills the law.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8</a> <a href="/q/what's_palm_sunday's_significance.htm">What is the significance of Palm Sunday?</a> <a href="/q/how_was_the_bleeding_woman_healed.htm">How was the woman with the issue of blood healed?</a> <a href="/q/should_you_separate_yourself_from_them.htm">What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_miracles_did_jesus_do_in_the_bible.htm">What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/8-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>She came up προσελθοῦσα (proselthousa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. behind [Jesus] ὄπισθεν (opisthen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3693.htm">Strong's 3693: </a> From behind, after. From opis with enclitic of source; from the rear, i.e. At the back. [and] touched ἥψατο (hēpsato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_680.htm">Strong's 680: </a> Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter 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. fringe κρασπέδου (kraspedou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2899.htm">Strong's 2899: </a> The fringe, edge, corner, tassel. Of uncertain derivation; a margin, i.e., a fringe or tassel. of His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. cloak, ἱματίου (himatiou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2440.htm">Strong's 2440: </a> A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. immediately παραχρῆμα (parachrēma) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3916.htm">Strong's 3916: </a> Instantly, immediately, on the spot. From para and chrema; at the thing itself, i.e. Instantly. her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. bleeding αἵματος (haimatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_129.htm">Strong's 129: </a> Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. stopped. ἔστη (estē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/8-44.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 8:44 Came behind him and touched the fringe (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/8-43.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 8:43"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 8:43" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/8-45.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 8:45"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 8:45" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>