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Luke 8:43

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What does Luke 8:43 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any,
Luke 8:43 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
40And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.
41And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus` feet, and besought him to come into his house;
42for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.
43And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any,
44came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched.
45And Jesus said, Who is it that touched me? And when all denied, Peter said, and they that were with him, Master, the multitudes press thee and crush [thee].
46But Jesus said, Some one did touch me; for I perceived that power had gone forth from me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, etc.] The Persic version reads, “there was a woman in that city”, etc. in the city of Capernaum; (See Gill on “<400920>Matthew 9:20”). Which had spent all her living upon physicians; she had applied to one physician and another, and had consumed all her substance in this way: neither could be healed of any; though she had followed the directions and prescriptions of many, who pretended they were able to cure her; (See Gill on “<410526>Mark 5:26”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 9:18-26, and Mark 5:21-43. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 8". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-8.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:43 with constant bleeding: Perhaps it was a menstrual disorder. The tragedy was both physical and spiritual, for such bleeding rendered the woman ceremonially unclean and thereby precluded her participation in community worship (Lev 15:25-30).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“having: Lev 15:25-33; Mat 9:20-22; Mar 5:25 twelve: Luk 8:27, Luk 13:11, Luk 13:16; Mar 9:21; Joh 5:5, Joh 5:6, Joh 9:1, Joh 9:21; Act 3:2, Act 4:22, Act 14:8-10 had: Ch2 16:12; Psa 108:12; Isa 2:22, Isa 55:1-3; Mar 5:26, Mar 9:18, Mar 9:22 neither: Job 13:4 Luke 8:44”
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