Spirit of infirmity. A spirit which caused infirmity. An evil demon, see ver. 16, though it is not certain that it was a case of possession. The details of the disease, and the noting of the time of its continuance, are characteristic of a physician's narrative.

Bowed together [σ υ γ κ υ π τ ο υ σ α]. Only here in New Testament.

Lift herself up [α ν α κ υ ψ α ι]. Only here in New Testament, unless John 8:7-10 be accepted as genuine. Used by Galen of strengthening the vertebrae of the spine.

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Old Testament