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# a woman was there
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This introduces a new character in the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants]])
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# had been bleeding
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"had a flow of blood." She was probably bleeding from her womb even when it was not the normal time for it. Some cultures may have a polite way of referring to this condition. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
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# and could not be healed by anyone
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "but no one could heal her" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# touched the edge of his coat
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"touched the fringe of his robe." Jewish men wore tassels on the edges of their robes as a part of their ceremonial dress as commanded in God's Law. This is likely what she touched. |