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Reference: Virtue
Hastings
In Mr 5:30; Lu 6:19; 8:46 the word 'virtue' is used with the antiquated meaning of 'power,' or 'powerful influence' (Gr. dynamis).
In Mr 5:30; Lu 6:19; 8:46 the word 'virtue' is used with the antiquated meaning of 'power,' or 'powerful influence' (Gr. dynamis).
Jesus, instantly conscious that the power within him had gone forth, turned about in the crowd, and said, "Who touched my clothes?"
The whole crowd were trying to touch him, because power emanated from him and cured them all.
But Jesus said: "Some one did touch me; for I perceived that the power was proceeding out of me."