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Mat 4:24. Ἀπῆλθεν, went out thence) sc. afar.-ἀκοὴ, fame) The LXX. frequently render שמעה[162] by ἀκοὴ.-Συρίαν, Syria) The province of which Palestine was considered a part.-ΠΡΟΣΉΝΕΓΚΑΝ ΑὐΤῷ, they brought unto Him) Even the Syrians did so.-τοὺς κακῶς ἔχοντας, those who were ill)[163] The miracles of Jesus Christ were performed for the good[164] of men.-See Joh 6:2; Mat 11:5; Act 10:38.-δαιμονιζομένους, possessed with devils) The sick and the possessed are frequently mentioned together.-See Act 5:16.
[162] שְׁמוּעָה and שְׁמֻעָה prop. that which heard: hence (1) a message, tidings, whether joyful or sorrowful, especially a message sent from God: hence (2), i.q. instruction, teaching doctrine; (3), rumour.-GESENIUS.-(I. B.)
[163] “Male habentes.”-(I. B.)
[164] Salutem, health or salvation-i.e, they were [with rare exceptions] miracles of mercy, the effect of which was to improve the condition of those on whom they were performed.-(I. B.)