Luke 8:43

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَكَانَتْ هُنَاكَ امْرأةٌ تَنْزِفُ مُنْذُ اثنَتَي عَشْرَةَ سَنَةً، وَقَدْ أنفَقَتْ كُلَّ مَا لَدَيهَا عَلَى الأطِبَّاءِ، وَعَجِزُوا عَنْ شِفَائِهَا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a woman who has been suffering from an ongoing health issue for twelve years, despite spending all her money on doctors and not finding any cure. The passage highlights the desperation of someone seeking healing.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a really bad cold that lasted for as long as you can remember, even though your parents tried every medicine in the world to make it go away but nothing worked. That's how this lady felt, and she was looking for help badly.

Historical Background

This verse is from Luke's Gospel, written by a doctor who wrote to a man named Theophilus around AD 60-75. The audience would have understood the woman’s desperation given the medical limitations of that time and how social stigma could affect someone with such an ailment.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this can relate to someone suffering from a chronic illness or condition where conventional treatments fail, leading them to seek unconventional methods or hope in faith for healing.

Topics

• healing
• faith
• desperation
• hope
• medical issues
• social stigma

Related Verses

• Exodus 15:26
• Psalm 103:3
• Matthew 8:2-4
• James 5:14-15
• Mark 5:25-34

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'issue of blood' mean?

'Issue of blood' refers to a prolonged and uncontrollable bleeding disorder that was considered both physically draining and socially isolating due to religious laws.

What does this story teach about faith?

It teaches that even in situations where all hope seems lost, faith can lead to unexpected and miraculous outcomes.

How was her condition viewed socially?

In ancient Jewish society, such a prolonged bleeding disorder would make the woman ritually impure, leading to isolation from community life and worship.