What is the meaning of Luke 8:47? Then the woman Luke 8:47 opens by spotlighting “the woman” who had suffered a twelve-year hemorrhage (Luke 8:43). Her identity is personal to God—He sees individuals, not statistics. • Mark 5:25–26 parallels her long affliction, underscoring how desperate she was for relief. • God consistently singles out the overlooked: “You are precious in My sight” (Isaiah 43:4). By starting with “Then the woman,” Scripture reminds us that no one’s pain is invisible to the Lord. seeing that she could not escape notice When Jesus asked, “Who touched Me?” (Luke 8:45-46), He wasn’t seeking information but inviting disclosure. • Hebrews 4:13 affirms, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.” • Jonah tried to flee God’s notice (Jonah 1:3), yet the Lord found him; this woman recognizes the futility of hiding. • Our own attempts to remain anonymous before God will always give way to His loving omniscience. came trembling and fell down before Him Her trembling shows reverent awe, not mere fear. • Peter “fell at Jesus’ knees” after the miraculous catch (Luke 5:8), and the disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration “fell facedown” (Matthew 17:6). • Philippians 2:10 says every knee will bow; she models that posture voluntarily. • Reverence plus faith draws us closer rather than pushing us away. In the presence of all the people Confession goes public. • Jesus often works privately but wants testimonies shared openly: “Go home to your own people and tell them what the Lord has done” (Mark 5:19). • Matthew 10:32 promises, “Whoever acknowledges Me before men, I will also acknowledge him before My Father.” • Public witness strengthens community faith and confronts cultural taboos—especially significant for a ceremonially unclean woman (Leviticus 15:25-27). she explained why she had touched Him Her motive was faith-filled, not superstitious: “If I only touch His cloak, I will be healed” (Matthew 9:21). • Romans 10:10 highlights confession’s role: “For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.” • Psalm 107:2 urges the redeemed to “tell their story.” Sharing the “why” turns a private miracle into a public proclamation of Jesus’ power. and how she had immediately been healed She testifies to instantaneous wholeness—no gradual recovery, no medical regimen. • Luke 8:44 records, “Immediately her bleeding stopped.” • Acts 3:16 celebrates similar immediacy when the lame man’s ankles became strong “instantly.” • This validates Isaiah 53:5: “By His stripes we are healed”—a promise realized literally in her body. summary Luke 8:47 illustrates the transition from hidden suffering to open worship. The woman’s story shows: • God notices individuals. • Nothing can be concealed from Jesus’ loving gaze. • Reverent fear leads to bold confession. • Public testimony glorifies God and edifies others. • Jesus grants immediate, complete healing, proving His divine authority. Her trembling approach ends in joyful proclamation, inviting every believer to move from secrecy to celebration over what Christ has done. |
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