And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.
straightway.
Exodus 15:26 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.
Job 33:24,25 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom…
Psalm 30:2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
fountain.
Leviticus 20:18 And if a man shall lie with a woman having her sickness, and shall uncover her nakedness; he hath discovered her fountain, and she hath uncovered the fountain of her blood: and both of them shall be cut off from among their people.
plague.
Mark 5:34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
Mark 3:10 For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.
1 Kings 8:37 If there be in the land famine, if there be pestilence, blasting, mildew, locust, or if there be caterpiller; if their enemy besiege them in the land of their cities; whatsoever plague, whatsoever sickness there be;
and she sensed in her body
The phrase indicates a personal and internal awareness of healing, suggesting a deep, experiential knowledge of the change within her. This internal confirmation of healing reflects the holistic nature of Jesus' miracles, affecting both body and spirit. The woman's faith, demonstrated by her action of touching Jesus' garment, is met with a tangible response, illustrating the principle that faith, even when expressed in seemingly small acts, can lead to profound outcomes.
that she was healed of her affliction
The term "healed" signifies a complete restoration, not just a temporary relief. The word "affliction" denotes the severity and chronic nature of her condition, which had persisted for twelve years. This healing is a testament to Jesus' compassion and willingness to restore those who are marginalized and suffering. The narrative parallels other instances in the Gospels where Jesus heals those considered untouchable or unclean, such as lepers (Matthew 8:1-4) and the demon-possessed (Mark 5:1-20). This miracle also prefigures the ultimate healing and restoration that Jesus offers through His death and resurrection, pointing to the eschatological hope of complete renewal for all creation.
- The miracle occurred at once, reflecting Jesus’ absolute authority over sickness, just as in Mark 1:42 “Immediately the leprosy left him.”
- This instant response underscores the Lord’s power to override twelve years of suffering in a single moment (Psalm 33:9; Luke 7:14-15).
- The chronic hemorrhage that defied doctors (Mark 5:25-26) ceased completely, confirming Christ’s superiority over human limitations (Luke 8:43-44).
- Physical evidence validated the reality of the healing, echoing how the man with the withered hand “stretched it out, and it was restored” (Mark 3:5).
- God often gives inward assurance that parallels outward change; the lame man “leaping up, stood and began to walk” (Acts 3:7-8) felt strength flow into his ankles.
- This inner awareness highlights the personal nature of Jesus’ work—He touches individuals, not just symptoms (John 10:3-4).
- The woman’s immediate certainty mirrors the leper who “was cleansed” (Luke 17:14) and knew it. Faith receives both the fact and the assurance of God’s act (1 John 5:14-15).
- Healing here is total, not partial; Christ completes what He begins (Philippians 1:6; Matthew 14:36).
- The term points to intense suffering and social isolation (Leviticus 15:25-27). Jesus not only removes disease but restores dignity and fellowship, as seen when He cleansed lepers who could then return to community (Luke 5:13-14).
- Deliverance from affliction previews the ultimate freedom believers will enjoy when “there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain” (Revelation 21:4).
Mark 5:29 shows the instant, total, and personally felt healing Jesus grants to a desperate woman. Her twelve-year ordeal ends the moment she touches Him, affirming His absolute power and deep compassion. The verse assures us that Christ’s saving work is immediate, complete, and experientially knowable to those who come to Him in faith.
(29) She felt in her body.--Another graphic and therefore characteristic touch, giving not only the fact, but the woman's consciousness of it.Verse 29. - And straightway - St. Mark's favourite word - the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt (ἔγνω) - literally, she knew - in her body that she was healed of her plague (ὅτι ἴαται ἀπὸ τῆς μάστιγος); literally, that she hath been healed of her scourge, The cure was instantaneous.