Bible Commentary

And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. 37. save Peter, and James, and John ] This is the first time we hear of an election within the election. “That which He was about to do was so great and holy that those three only, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:37”

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. 36. heard ] Perhaps according to a better reading, “ overheard. ” The very instant the Lord heard the message, He hastens to reassure the ruler with a word of confidence and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:36”

While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s [house certain] which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? 35 43. The Raising of the Daughter of Jairus 35. why troublest thou the Master? ] Or as, literally rendered, it is in St Luke’s Gospel (Luk 8:49), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:35”

And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. 34. Daughter ] Our Lord is recorded to have addressed no other woman by this title. It calmed all her doubts and fears. go in peace ] This is not merely “go with a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:34”

But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. 33. fearing and trembling ] She may have dreaded His anger, for according to the Law (Lev 15:19) the touch of one, afflicted as she was, caused ceremonial defilement until the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:33”

And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. 32. he looked round ] Another proof of St Mark’s graphic power. The tense in the original is still more expressive. It denotes that He kept on looking all round, that His eyes wandered over one after the other of the many … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:32”

And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? Verse 31. Thou seest the multitude thronging then, &c.] Many touch Jesus who are not healed by him: the reason is, they do it not by faith, through a sense of their wants, and a conviction of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:31”

And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? 30. Who touched my clothes? ] He who with the eye of His Spirit saw Nathanael under the fig tree (Joh 1:47-48), recognised at once (Mar 5:30) the magnetic touch … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:30”

And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in [her] body that she was healed of that plague. 29. of that plague ] On this word see above, note on Mar 3:10. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 29. And straightway the fountain ofher blood was dried upNot … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:29”

For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. 28. his garment ] The law of Moses commanded every Jew to wear at each corner of his tallith a fringe or tassel of blue, to remind them that they were God’s people (Num 15:37-40; Deu 22:12). “Two of these fringes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:28”