The healing of the bleeding woman (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48) is often interpreted as an act of compassion and faith. However, considering the socio-cultural context of ritual impurity surrounding menstruation in ancient Jewish society, what deeper theological implication can be derived from Jesus's willingness to be 'defiled' and her subsequent healing?
Reference: Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48, Leviticus 15:19-30