Bible Commentary

When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. Verse 27. Came in the press behind] She had formed her resolution in faith, she executes it, notwithstanding her weakness, c., with courage and now she finds it crowned with success. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:27”

And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, Verse 26. Had suffered many things of many physicians, – and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse] No person will wonder at this account, when he considers the therapeutics of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:26”

And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 25 34. The Healing of the Woman with an Issue of Blood 25. a certain woman ] “Such overflowing grace is in Him, the Prince of Life, that as He is hastening to the accomplishing of one work of His power, He accomplishes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:25”

And [Jesus] went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. 24. thronged him ] The word thus rendered only occurs here and at Mar 5:31. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mar 5:24; Mar 5:34 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years. The power of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:24”

And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: [I pray] [thee,] come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. 23. My little daughter ] His “ only daughter,” Luk 8:42. The use of diminutives is characteristic of St Mark. Here we … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:23”

And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 22. the rulers of the synagogue ] Each synagogue had a kind of Chapter or College of Elders, presided over by a ruler, who superintended the services, and possessed the power … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:22”

And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. 21 24. The Petition of Jairus 21. unto the other side ] i. e. the western side of the Lake, near Capernaum. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:21”

And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all [men] did marvel. 20. Decapolis ] When the Romans conquered Syria, b. c. 65, they rebuilt, partially colonized, and endowed with peculiar privileges “ten cities,” the country which was called Decapolis. All of them lay, with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:20”

Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. 19. and tell them ] On others (comp. Mat 8:4; Luk 8:56) after shewing forth towards them His miraculous power, He enjoined silence; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:19”

And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. 18. And when he was come ] Rather, when He was in the act of stepping into the ship. that he might be with him ] Either (i) in a spirit … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:18”