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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 at once became aware of the power that had gone out from him, and, turning round in the crowd, he said: "Who touched my clothes?"
And every one in the crowd was trying to touch him, because a power went out from him which restored them all.
"Somebody touched me," said Jesus; "for I felt that power had gone out from me."