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Therefore, come out from among them
and be separate, says the Lord;
do not touch any unclean thing,
and I will welcome you.
Verse ConceptsParticipation, In SinSeparationTouchWorldlinessSeparation From Evil PeopleComing Out From EvilWelcomed By GodPeople Being UncleanPollution ForbiddenBeing Differentwelcome


But about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God said, ‘You must not eat it or touch it, or you will die.’” Verse ConceptsDeviousnessSin Producing DeathNot TouchingSin Produces DeathAdam and eveGardensNASB


Or if someone touches anything unclean—a carcass of an unclean wild animal, or unclean livestock, or an unclean swarming creature—without being aware of it, he is unclean and guilty. Verse ConceptsLivestockCarcass, Literal UseContaminationIgnorance Of EvilPeople Being PollutedRules About CorpsesGuiltpork


If the man with the discharge touches anyone without first rinsing his hands in water, the person who was touched is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening. Verse ConceptsContaminationPollutionsTouching Unclean ThingsUnclean Until Evening

Anyone who touches a body of a person who has died, and does not purify himself, defiles the tabernacle of the Lord. That person will be cut off from Israel. He remains unclean because the water for impurity has not been sprinkled on him, and his uncleanness is still on him. Verse ConceptsHoliness,  Worldly SeparationRitual WashingSprinklingContaminationSprinkling WaterTouching Unclean ThingsPolluting Holy PlacesThose To Be Cut Off From Israel

Just then, a woman who had suffered from bleeding for 12 years approached from behind and touched the tassel on His robe, for she said to herself, "If I can just touch His robe, I'll be made well!" But Jesus turned and saw her. "Have courage, daughter," He said. "Your faith has made you well." And the woman was made well from that moment.


Once they crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized Him, they alerted the whole vicinity and brought to Him all who were sick. They were begging Him that they might only touch the tassel on His robe. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.

The whole crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming out from Him and healing them all. Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfPower, God's SavingPersonal ContactThe Power Of GodCrowds Around JesusTouching For HealingJesus Healing

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Verse ConceptsBeing A Lightdisciples, characteristics ofDecayResponsibility, For God's WorldSaltSanctification, Means And ResultsTastePersonal ContactSending Things AwayTastelessnessRestoring ThingsTastelessSournessMoral Decay

Salt is good, but if the salt should lose its flavor, how can you make it salty? Have salt among yourselves and be at peace with one another.” Verse ConceptsGoalsSaltPeace, In Christian LivingPersonal ContactTastelessnessSeek PeaceTastelessSournessChemicalsLosing FriendsGood Qualities

“Now, salt is good, but if salt should lose its taste, how will it be made salty? Verse ConceptsDecayPersonal ContactTastelessnessTastelessSournessluck

Then Jesus came up, touched them, and said, “Get up; don’t be afraid.” Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactGet Up!


Some people were bringing little children to Him so He might touch them, but His disciples rebuked them. Verse ConceptsRebukeSensitivityTouchPersonal ContactDrawing Near To ChristLaying On Hands To HealThe Disciples ReactionsChildren And The Kingdom


So He took him away from the crowd privately. After putting His fingers in the man’s ears and spitting, He touched his tongue. Verse ConceptsCrowdsMedicineTongueTouchPersonal ContactSpittingCrowds AvoidedSalivaTouching For HealingFingers Of People

Immediately his ears were opened, his speech difficulty was removed, and he began to speak clearly. Verse ConceptsEarsPersonal ContactThe Deaf HearingPlainnessDumbnessDumbThe Dumb Speaking

Then he stretched himself out over the boy three times. He cried out to the Lord and said, "My Lord God, please let this boy's life return to him!" So the Lord listened to Elijah's voice, and the boy's life returned to him, and he lived.

Then He touched their eyes, saying, "Let it be done for you according to your faith!" And their eyes were opened. Then Jesus warned them sternly, "Be sure that no one finds out!"

Then he went up and lay on the boy: he put mouth to mouth, eye to eye, hand to hand. While he bent down over him, the boy's flesh became warm. Elisha got up, went into the house, and paced back and forth. Then he went up and bent down over him again. The boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.

When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab coming to meet him. He greeted him and then asked, “Is your heart one with mine?”

“It is,” Jehonadab replied.

Jehu said, “If it is, give me your hand.”

So he gave him his hand, and Jehu pulled him up into the chariot with him. Verse ConceptsGood FriendsHandsPersonal ContactTaking By The Hand

So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve Him. Verse ConceptsHealingPersonal ContactTaking By The HandPeople Getting UpServing ChristThose Jesus Healedministering


Reaching out His hand He touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean.” Immediately his disease was healed. Verse ConceptsTouchMiracles Of ChristCompassion, Of ChristPersonal ContactReceived OutcastsChrist's HandsTouching For HealingChrist WillingHealing LepersHealing And Comfort


He gave her his hand and helped her stand up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her alive. Verse ConceptsAlive, Description OfBelieversPersonal ContactTaking By The HandActual WidowsOthers Summoning

But Jesus, taking him by the hand, raised him, and he stood up. Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactTaking By The Hand

Then, taking him by the right hand he raised him up, and at once his feet and ankles became strong. Verse ConceptsCripplesFeetMiracles Of PeterPersonal ContactGod Strengthening PeopleTaking By The HandCare Of FeetBlessings For The Right Hand

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