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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).
Immediately Jesus, perceiving in himself that the power had gone out from him, turned around in the crowd, and asked, "Who touched my clothes?"
All the multitude sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
But Jesus said, "Someone did touch me, for I perceived that power has gone out of me."