Matthew 14:36

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

They pleaded with Him to let them touch just the fringe of His garment, and all who touched it were healed completely.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ παρεκάλουν αὐτόν ἵνα μόνον ἅψωνται τοῦ κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου αὐτοῦ: καὶ ὅσοι ἥψαντο διεσώθησαν.

Transliteration

And parekaloun him that only hapsōntai of the kraspedou of the himatiou of him: and as many as hēpsanto diesōthēsan.

Grammar Details

• *parekaloun*: imperfect, active, indicative, 3rd person plural - they were beseeching
• *hapsōntai*: aorist, middle, subjunctive, 3rd person plural - they might touch
• *kraspedou*: genitive, neuter, singular - hem/fringe
• *himatiou*: genitive, neuter, singular - garment
• *hēpsanto*: aorist, middle, indicative, 3rd person plural - they touched
• *diesōthēsan*: aorist, passive, indicative, 3rd person plural - they were made completely well

Word Meanings

• *parekaloun*: they were beseeching/urging/imploring
• *hapsōntai*: they might touch/take hold of
• *kraspedou*: hem/fringe/border/tassel
• *himatiou*: garment/cloak/robe
• *hēpsanto*: they touched/took hold of
• *diesōthēsan*: they were made completely well/were healed thoroughly/were saved through

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And begged him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched it were made perfectly well.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  and{G2532} they besought{G3870} him{G846} that{G2443} they might{G680} only{G3440} touch{G680} the border{G2899} of his{G846} garment:{G2440} and{G2532} as many as{G3745} touched{G680} were made whole.{G1295}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G2532} besought{G3870}{(G5707)} him{G846} that{G2443} they might{G680} only{G3440} touch{G680}{(G5672)} the hem{G2899} of his{G846} garment{G2440}: and{G2532} as many as{G3745} touched{G680}{(G5662)} were made perfectly whole{G1295}{(G5681)}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  and besought him that they myght touche the hemme of his vesture only. And as many as touched it were made safe.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  & besought him, that they might but touch the hemme of his vesture onely: & as many as touched it, were made whole.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And besought him, that they might touch the hemme of his garment onely: and as many as touched it, were made whole.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And besought hym, that they myght touche the hemme of his garment only: And as many as touched it were made whole.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  and they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it were made whole.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and were calling on him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment, and as many as did touch were saved.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  With the request that they might only put their hands on the edge of his robe: and all those who did so were made well.

• World English Bible (2000)

  and they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it were made whole.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  They begged him if they could only touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.

Referenced Verses

• Mark 3:10 : 10 For He had healed many, so those with illnesses were pressing forward to touch Him.
• Luke 6:19 : 19 The whole crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming out of Him and healing them all.
• Matt 9:20-21 : 20 Just then, a woman who had been suffering from bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. 21 She said to herself, 'If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.'
• Matt 23:5 : 5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others. They make their phylacteries broad and their tassels long.
• Exod 28:33-43 : 33 Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, alternating with gold bells in between them. 34 The gold bells and the pomegranates shall alternate around the hem of the robe. 35 Aaron must wear it when he serves, so the sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the LORD and when he comes out, so that he will not die. 36 Make a pure gold medallion and engrave on it, like a seal: 'Holy to the LORD.' 37 Fasten it to the turban with a blue cord, and it shall be on the front of the turban. 38 It shall be on Aaron's forehead, and Aaron shall bear the guilt of the holy things that the Israelites consecrate as their sacred gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so they may find acceptance before the LORD. 39 Weave the tunic out of fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and make the sash, the work of an embroiderer. 40 Also make tunics, sashes, and caps for Aaron's sons, for glory and beauty. 41 Clothe your brother Aaron and his sons with these garments. Anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them, so they may serve me as priests. 42 Make linen undergarments to cover their nakedness; they shall extend from the waist down to the thighs. 43 Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a lasting ordinance for Aaron and his descendants.
• Num 15:38-39 : 38 Speak to the Israelites and tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments for all their generations, and to put a blue cord on each tassel. 39 These tassels will serve as a reminder. When you see them, you will remember all the commandments of the Lord and obey them. You will not follow the desires of your own heart and eyes, which lead you astray.
• John 6:37 : 37 'All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.'
• John 7:23 : 23 If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses is not broken, why are you angry at Me because I made a man entirely well on the Sabbath?
• Acts 3:16 : 16 By faith in His name, this man—whom you see and know—has been made strong. The faith that comes through Jesus has given him this complete healing in the presence of you all.
• Acts 4:9-9 : 9 'If we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a sick man—how this man was healed—' 10 'let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that it is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified and whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.'
• Acts 4:14-16 : 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in opposition. 15 After ordering them to leave the council, they conferred among themselves. 16 They said, 'What are we to do with these men? For it is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a notable sign has been performed through them, and we cannot deny it.'
• Acts 19:11-12 : 11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched him were brought to the sick, and their diseases left them, and evil spirits went out of them.