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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />because she thought, &#8220If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For she said, “If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For she kept saying, “If only I touch His garments, I will be healed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For she was saying, "If I shall touch even His garments, I will be healed."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For she had been saying <i>to herself,</i> “If I just touch His garments, I will get well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For she thought, &#8220If I just touch His garments, I will get well.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For she thought, “If I just touch His garments, I shall get well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For she was saying, “If I just touch His garments, I will be saved <i>from this</i>.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For she thought, “If I just touch His clothing, I will get well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For she said, “If I just touch his clothes, I’ll be made well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For she said, &#8220If I can just touch His robes, I&#8217ll be made well!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For she said, If I touch but his garments, I shall be made whole.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />She had said to herself, "If I can just touch his clothes, I will be healed." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For she said, If I touch but his garments, I shall be made whole.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />She said, "If I can just touch his clothes, I'll get well."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />saying to herself, "If I just touch his clothes, I will get well." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because she had been saying, "If I can just touch his robe, I will get well." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For she kept saying, ?If only I touch His garments, I will be healed.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for she kept saying, "If only I touch his clothes, I will be healed."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For she said, "If I just touch his clothes, I will be made well."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for she said, "If I but touch His clothes, I shall be cured."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For she said, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be made well.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for she said, “If I may even touch His garments, I will be saved”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For she was saying, "If I shall touch even His garments, I will be healed."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for she said -- 'If even his garments I may touch, I shall be saved;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For she said, That if I touch his garment, I shall be saved.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For she said: If I shall touch but his garment, I shall be whole. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For she said: “Because if I touch even his garment, I will be saved.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She said, “If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for she said, “If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For she said, If I can only touch his cloak, I will live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For she said, “ If I touch even his garment, I shall be saved.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for she said: If I may even touch his clothes, I shall be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For she was saying, If I may touch His garment, I shall be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />for she said, If I but touch his clothes, I shall recover.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for said she, if I do but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for she said, "If I but touch His clothes, I shall be cured."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For she said, "If I touch even His garments, I shall be healed."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />If I can <i>but</i> touch his clothes, I shall be cured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/5-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1433" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">The Healing Touch of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">she kept saying,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: Ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">“If only</a> <a href="/greek/680.htm" title="680: hapsōmai (V-ASM-1S) -- Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.">I touch</a> <a href="/greek/2579.htm" title="2579: kan (Adv) -- And if, even if, even, at least. From kai and ean; and if."></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.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- 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: himatiōn (N-GNP) -- A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.">garments,</a> <a href="/greek/4982.htm" title="4982: sōthēsomai (V-FIP-1S) -- To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.">I will be healed.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">29</span>Immediately her bleeding stopped, and she sensed in her body that she was healed of her affliction.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-21.htm">Matthew 9:21</a></span><br />She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44</a></span><br />She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Matthew 14:36</a></span><br />and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Acts 19:11-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-28.htm">Matthew 15:28</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-19.htm">Luke 17:19</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Matthew 8:3</a></span><br />Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-48.htm">Luke 8:48</a></span><br />“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Matthew 9:22</a></span><br />Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-50.htm">John 4:50</a></span><br />“Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-11.htm">2 Kings 5:11</a></span><br />But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/21-8.htm">Numbers 21:8-9</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will live.” / So Moses made a bronze snake and mounted it on a pole. If anyone who was bitten looked at the bronze snake, he would live.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Touch</a> <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/mark/5-29.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/mark/5-41.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/mark/5-29.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/mark/5-34.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/mark/6-49.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Touch</a> <a href="/mark/5-33.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-1.htm">Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-13.htm">they enter into the pigs.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-22.htm">He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-25.htm">He heals the woman subject to bleeding,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-35.htm">and raises Jairus' daughter from death.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For she kept saying</b><br>This phrase indicates a continuous action, suggesting the woman's persistent faith and determination. In the cultural context of the time, women often had limited access to public spaces and religious leaders, making her repeated assertion even more significant. Her internal dialogue reflects a deep conviction and hope, despite her prolonged suffering. This persistence is reminiscent of the faith seen in other biblical figures, such as the persistent widow in <a href="/luke/18.htm">Luke 18:1-8</a>, who continually sought justice.<p><b>If only I touch His garments</b><br>Touching the garments of a rabbi or holy man was believed to convey a blessing or healing, rooted in the cultural and religious practices of the time. The hem of a garment, or the tassels (tzitzit), held particular significance in Jewish tradition, as seen in <a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Numbers 15:38-39</a>, where they serve as a reminder of God's commandments. This act of reaching for Jesus' garment symbolizes her faith in His divine power and authority. The act of touching is also significant in the context of ritual purity laws, as her condition would have rendered her ceremonially unclean (<a href="/leviticus/15-25.htm">Leviticus 15:25-27</a>), yet she believed in the transformative power of Jesus.<p><b>I will be healed</b><br>The woman's statement is a declaration of faith, expressing her belief in Jesus' ability to heal her. This reflects a common theme in the Gospels, where faith is often a prerequisite for healing (<a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Matthew 9:22</a>, <a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Mark 10:52</a>). Her confidence in Jesus' power to heal is a testament to His reputation as a miracle worker and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a>, which speak of the Messiah bearing our infirmities. Her faith is rewarded, as seen in the subsequent verses, where Jesus acknowledges her faith and grants her healing.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_woman_with_the_issue_of_blood.htm">The Woman with the Issue of Blood</a></b><br>A woman suffering from a bleeding condition for twelve years, considered ceremonially unclean according to Jewish law, which isolated her from society and religious practices.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, whose power and compassion are highlighted in this passage. He is the one the woman seeks for healing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>A large group of people surrounding Jesus, making it difficult for the woman to reach Him. They represent the obstacles and societal pressures that can hinder one's faith journey.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a></b><br>The town where this event takes place, a significant location in Jesus' ministry, known for many miracles and teachings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_healing_event.htm">The Healing Event</a></b><br>The miraculous healing that occurs when the woman touches Jesus' garment, demonstrating the power of faith and Jesus' authority over illness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The woman's belief that touching Jesus' garment would heal her demonstrates active faith. True faith often requires stepping out and taking action despite obstacles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_barriers.htm">Overcoming Barriers</a></b><br>The woman overcame societal and religious barriers to reach Jesus. Believers are encouraged to persist in faith despite challenges or societal pressures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_compassion_and_power.htm">Jesus' Compassion and Power</a></b><br>This passage highlights Jesus' willingness to heal and His power over physical ailments. It reassures believers of His compassion and ability to intervene in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_encounter_with_jesus.htm">Personal Encounter with Jesus</a></b><br>The woman's healing was personal and direct. Believers are encouraged to seek a personal relationship with Jesus, trusting Him for their needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/public_declaration_of_faith.htm">Public Declaration of Faith</a></b><br>After her healing, the woman publicly declared what had happened. Believers are encouraged to share their testimonies of faith and God's work in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_apostle_james.htm">What does the Bible say about faith in God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_faith.htm">What does the Bible say about faith in God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_touching_jesus'_garment_heal.htm">Mark 5:25-29: How could simply touching Jesus' garment medically cure a woman's long-term bleeding issue without any other intervention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_men_did_jesus_heal_in_gadara.htm">How many demon-possessed men did Jesus heal in Gadara? (Matthew 8:28 vs. Mark 5:2)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/5-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she kept saying,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔλεγεν</span> <span class="translit">(elegen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“If</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐὰν</span> <span class="translit">(Ean)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I only touch</span><br /><span class="grk">ἅψωμαι</span> <span class="translit">(hapsōmai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_680.htm">Strong's 680: </a> </span><span class="str2">Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">clothes,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἱματίων</span> <span class="translit">(himatiōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2440.htm">Strong's 2440: </a> </span><span class="str2">A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will be healed.”</span><br /><span class="grk">σωθήσομαι</span> <span class="translit">(sōthēsomai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/5-28.htm">Mark 5:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/5-28.htm">Mark 5:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/5-28.htm">Mark 5:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/5-28.htm">Mark 5:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/5-28.htm">Mark 5:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/5-28.htm">Mark 5:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/5-28.htm">Mark 5:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/5-28.htm">Mark 5:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/5-28.htm">Mark 5:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/5-28.htm">Mark 5:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/5-28.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 5:28 For she said If I just touch (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/5-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 5:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 5:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/5-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 5:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 5:29" /></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>