There are a number of thematic parallels between the two
episodes.[1]
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Mark 9.18-26
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Hemorrhaging Woman
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Jairus’ Daughter
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Number “12”
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She has
“had a hemorrhage for twelve years” (v. 25)
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“…for
she was twelve years old.” (v. 42)
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“Daughter”
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Jesus
addresses her as “daughter” (v. 34)
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Jarius
refers to her as, “My little daughter” (v. 23)
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Wealthy background
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She
“had spent all that she had” (v. 25)
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Daughter
is lying in a separate room.
This would be a sign of wealth for the family.
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Touch
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Woman
touches Jesus (v. 27)
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Jesus
takes “the child by the hand” (v. 41)
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Faith
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Jesus
mentions woman’s faith (v. 34)
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Jesus
urges, “Do not be afraid, only believe” (v. 36)
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Restoration of Fertility
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Potential
restoration of fertility due to healing of hemorrhaging (v. 29)
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Culturally
marriageable age (12); raised up to potentially marry/bear children
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Ritual Impurity
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Menstrual
impurity based on Leviticus 15.25-30
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Dead
body becomes a source of uncleanness (Numbers 19.11-13)
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