Matthew 8:15
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἥψατο
he touched
G680
ἥψατο
he touched
Strong's:
G680
Word #:
2 of 15
properly, to attach oneself to, i.e., to touch (in many implied relations)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
χειρὸς
hand
G5495
χειρὸς
hand
Strong's:
G5495
Word #:
4 of 15
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
αὐτοῖς
her
G846
αὐτοῖς
her
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 15
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῖς
her
G846
αὐτοῖς
her
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
8 of 15
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πυρετός,
the fever
G4446
πυρετός,
the fever
Strong's:
G4446
Word #:
10 of 15
inflamed, i.e., (by implication) feverish (as noun, fever)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἠγέρθη
she arose
G1453
ἠγέρθη
she arose
Strong's:
G1453
Word #:
12 of 15
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
2 Kings 13:21And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet.Luke 8:54And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.Mark 1:41And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.Matthew 14:36And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.Matthew 9:20And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:Matthew 20:34So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.Matthew 8:3And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.Matthew 9:29Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
Historical Context
Fevers in the ancient world were often life-threatening without modern medicine. Luke's gospel (Luke 4:38) calls this a 'great fever,' indicating serious illness. Jesus' healing without medication or recovery time demonstrated supernatural power over disease.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the completeness of Christ's physical healing illustrate the thoroughness of His spiritual salvation?
- What does the woman's immediate service teach about the relationship between receiving grace and actively serving Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
The phrase 'the fever left her' emphasizes the completeness and immediacy of Christ's healing power. Unlike natural recovery requiring convalescence, Jesus' touch produced instant restoration to full health and strength. Her immediate rising and serving demonstrates both the thoroughness of healing and grateful response to grace received. This illustrates the principle that those Christ heals are empowered for service, not merely restored to passive comfort.