unclean spiritἀκάθαρτος πνεῦμα
akathartos pneuma · Greek Noun phrase
A term used in the New Testament to describe supernatural beings that are opposed to God and morally impure. They seek to possess or influence humans, causing spiritual, emotional, or physical harm.
tombsμνημεῖον
mnēmeion · Greek Noun
Refers to burial places or graves. In biblical contexts, they are often associated with uncleanness, death, and separation from the community of God's people.
chainἅλυσις
halysis · Greek Noun
A common term for metal links used for confinement or restriction. Biblically, it can refer to literal imprisonment or, metaphorically, to sin or demonic oppression.
shacklesπεδη
pedē · Greek Noun
Typically refers to fetters or irons used to bind the feet or legs of a prisoner. Symbolizes constraint or the lack of freedom.
strengthἰσχύς
ischys · Greek Noun
Refers to the physical or moral capacity to perform an action. In this context, it highlights the human inability to restrain the power of demonic influence without divine intervention.
subdueδαμάζω
damazō · Greek Verb
To bring under control or dominion. Biblically, it often relates to subjection to God’s will or the overcoming of hostile forces.
fell down before himπροσεκύνησεν
prosekynēsen · Greek Verb
An act of obeisance or reverence, often used in the Gospels to describe the recognition of Jesus’ divine authority and power, even by his enemies or spiritual beings.
Son of the Most High GodΥἱὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου
Huiē tou Theou tou hypsistou · Greek Noun phrase
A title acknowledging Jesus as the Messiah and the incarnation of God; it emphasizes his direct lineage from God and his unique authority over creation and the spiritual realm.
adjureὁρκίζω
horkizō · Greek Verb
To command or charge someone solemnly, often under an oath or by the authority of a higher power, to do or refrain from doing something.
tormentβασανίσῃς
basanīsēs · Greek Verb
To bring intense pain or distress; in the context of demonic interaction with Jesus, it refers to the final judgment and the inherent terror of the spiritual realm in the presence of the Holy One.
unclean spiritπνεῦμα ἀκάθαρτον
pneuma akatharton · Greek Noun phrase
A designation for demonic beings who are morally and spiritually impure; they are opposed to the holiness of God and seek to defile or dwell within human hosts.
Legionλεγιών
legiōn · Greek Noun
A military term referring to a large unit of the Roman army (approx. 6,000 men); here it signifies the overwhelming number of demonic forces possessing the individual.
pigsχοῖρος
choiros · Greek Noun
In biblical law, animals that are prohibited for food or ritual use because they do not chew the cud and divide the hoof. Their presence in a narrative often highlights a Gentile setting or a state of ritual impurity.
unclean spiritsπνεῦμα ἀκάθαρτον
pneuma akatharton · Greek Noun Phrase
Spiritual beings opposed to God who inhabit or influence human beings to cause suffering, moral corruption, or madness. They are subject to the absolute authority of Jesus Christ.
legionλεγεών
legeōn · Greek Noun
A military term referring to a Roman unit of several thousand soldiers; here used figuratively to indicate the vast, overwhelming number of demons possessing an individual.
demon-possessedδαιμονίζομαι
daimonizomai · Greek Adjective/Participle
A term used to describe individuals controlled or inhabited by demonic entities, resulting in supernatural strength, irrational behavior, or isolation. Deliverance from this state signifies the restoration of the person through the power of Christ.
in his right mindσωφρονέω
sōphroneō · Greek Adjective/Phrase
A state of rational, self-controlled thinking restored to an individual. In this context, it marks the profound transformation from demonic insanity to sanity and dignity through Jesus' touch.
afraidφοβέομαι
phobeomai · Greek Verb
A feeling of awe, reverence, or terror in the presence of divine power or a manifestation of God's authority. It reflects the creature's realization of the holiness and might of the Creator.
demon-possessedδαιμονιζομένῳ
daimonizomenō · Greek Participle
A spiritual being, often fallen or rebellious against God, capable of inhabiting or controlling humans, causing physical or psychological torment. In the New Testament, they are identified as agents of Satan.
begπαρεκάλεσαν
parekalesan · Greek Verb
To entreat or beseech someone earnestly, often with a sense of urgency or desperation. In the Gospels, it is frequently used to describe requests made to Jesus for healing or deliverance.
Lordκύριος
kyrios · Greek Noun
The title (Adonai/Kyrios) referring to the sovereign God of Israel, used in the New Testament to signify Jesus' divine authority or the God of the Old Testament who acts in history.
mercyἠλέησέν
ēleēsen · Greek Verb
The active compassion of God toward the undeserving, characterized by withholding judgment and providing relief from misery or spiritual suffering. It is a defining attribute of God's character revealed in His covenant relationship with His people.
proclaimκηρύσσειν
kēryssein · Greek Verb
To publish, herald, or announce publicly a message of great importance. In the New Testament, it is specifically used for spreading the news of the Gospel or the mighty works of God.
DecapolisΔεκαπόλει
Dekapolei · Greek Proper Noun
A specific region consisting of ten major Greek-influenced cities east of the Jordan River; often representing a Gentile or pagan territory.
marveledἐθαύμαζον
ethaumazon · Greek Verb
To be filled with amazement, wonder, or astonishment, usually in response to the supernatural power or authoritative teaching of Jesus.
