The Woman's Idea in Touching the Hem
H. Allen, D. D. Matthew 9:20-22 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:… The notions which the woman entertained of Christ were very confused. She was timid and shrinking — a woman probably of a sensitive temperament, her nervous system possibly injuriously affected by her disease; but only ignorance and superstition could have suggested the idea of a furtive touch of our Lord's garments. (H. Allen, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: WEB: Behold, a woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years came behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment;