Matthew 14:36 Meaning and Explanation
“And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.”
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What Does Matthew 14:36 Mean?
The people ask for the smallest contact -- merely to touch the border of Jesus' robe. And their faith is met beyond measure: every single one who touches even the hem is made perfectly whole. No request was too humble, and no case beyond His power to heal.
Faith that reaches out for the least touch of Christ finds the fullest healing. They did not presume on much, yet He withheld nothing, making them completely well. So the Lord honors even a trembling, reaching faith. However faint our hold on Him, His power to save is whole and entire, and none who truly come to Him go away unhealed.
Matthew 14:36 in the Original Language
kraspedon (κράσπεδον), 'hem' -- the border or tassel on the edge of a garment, worn as a reminder of God's commands.
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What does Matthew 14:36 mean?
They beg only to touch the edge of His garment, and all who touch are completely healed.