1. Matthieu 8:14 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

What illness did Jesus’ mother-in-law suffer from?

Matthieu 8:14 (NEG79)

14 Jésus se rendit ensuite à la maison de Pierre, dont il vit la belle-mère couchée et ayant la fièvre.

The verb translated as lying in Matthew 8:14 literally means to be cast down which suggests a sudden attack by a demon which overcame her. The fever is a result of this attack.1

The verb translated as lying (Matthew 8:14) means to be cast down, suggesting a fever brought on by a demonic attack.