Mark 5:34

And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

Mark 5:34 (KJV)

Context

This verse concludes the account of a woman who had suffered from a flow of blood for twelve years (Mark 5:25-34). Under the Mosaic Law, her condition made her ceremonially unclean, isolating her from worship and community life. Her suffering was not only physical but also social and religious, yet she came to Jesus with hope, believing that touching His garment would cure her.

Meaning

Jesus addresses her as “Daughter,” a tender term that both reassures her and affirms her place in God’s family through faith. His words, “thy faith hath made thee whole,” show that her personal trust in Him was the means of her healing. She had believed that touching His garment would cure her, and Jesus confirms that her faith had indeed brought about the cure. The phrase “be whole of thy plague” means to continue in the wholeness she had already received at the moment of touch. “Go in peace” sends her away with the shalom of complete well-being, encompassing physical, spiritual, and social restoration.

Biblical connections

The parallel account in Luke 8:48 records a similar blessing: “Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.” This confirms the significance of the encounter. The woman’s healing also illustrates a spiritual truth: as Jesus heals the moral malady of sin, so His word brings wholeness to those who trust Him.

Application

This verse encourages believers to approach Jesus with confident faith, believing in His power to heal and restore. It also reminds us that Jesus responds to genuine faith with compassion and peace, and that His healing touches every part of life—body, soul, and relationships.

Reflection

Jesus not only healed the woman physically but also affirmed her as a person, calling her “Daughter.” He recognized her as part of His spiritual family, highlighting the personal connection and love in His ministry. His words assure us that faith in Him brings complete restoration and peace, and that He sees and cares for each individual who reaches out to Him. The healing she received was not merely the cessation of suffering but the beginning of a restored relationship with God and community.