Matthew 9:22

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ኢየሱስም መለስ ብሎ አያትና “አይዞሽ ልጄ ሆይ! እምነትሽ አድኖሻል” አላት። ሴትዮዋም ወዲያውኑ ዳነች።

What Does This Mean?

In Matthew 9:22, Jesus speaks to a woman who had been suffering from bleeding for years. He tells her that her faith has healed her and she is immediately made whole.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a really big band-aid on your knee because it won't stop hurting. Now imagine there's someone so powerful they can just say, 'Hey, your knee is okay now!' And it really does get better right away because of how much you believed in them. That's what happened to this lady with Jesus.

Historical Background

The Gospel of Matthew was written by an Apostle named Matthew sometime between AD 60 and 80 for a Jewish-Christian audience. In the cultural setting, healings were seen as signs of God’s presence and authority.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you have been dealing with depression for years. You go to a therapist who gives you hope that healing is possible if you believe in their methods and yourself. Just like the woman in this verse, believing can lead to transformation in your life too.

Topics

• faith
• healing
• trust in God
• Jesus' authority
• miracles
• hope

Related Verses

• Mark 5:24-34
• Luke 8:43-48
• John 11:40-42
• Romans 4:16
• Hebrews 11:29

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the woman's condition before Jesus healed her?

The woman had a bleeding disorder that lasted for twelve years, which made her life very difficult and likely isolated due to ritual purity laws.

How did the woman know she could approach Jesus?

Her faith led her to believe that even touching his clothes would heal her. This belief in Jesus' power was strong enough for her to push through a crowd to reach him.

Why does Jesus call her 'daughter'?

Jesus uses this term of endearment, likely to show compassion and to acknowledge the woman as part of God's family, emphasizing his care and connection with those in need.

What can we learn about faith from the woman’s experience?

The story teaches us that genuine faith, even if not fully understood, can lead to miraculous outcomes. It also shows that God values our efforts to seek him, no matter how small they may seem.