Mark 1:34
And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐθεράπευσεν
he healed
G2323
ἐθεράπευσεν
he healed
Strong's:
G2323
Word #:
2 of 20
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
πολλὰ
many
G4183
πολλὰ
many
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
3 of 20
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
ἔχοντας
that were
G2192
ἔχοντας
that were
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
5 of 20
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
πολλὰ
many
G4183
πολλὰ
many
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
10 of 20
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὅτι
because
G3754
ὅτι
because
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
18 of 20
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Cross References
Luke 4:41And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.Mark 3:12And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.Matthew 4:23And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
Historical Context
Jewish exorcism in the first century often involved elaborate rituals and incantations. Christ's simple command and complete success demonstrated supernatural authority. Demons' knowledge of Christ's identity reflected their spiritual perception, but their testimony was unacceptable to the holy God.
Questions for Reflection
- Why did Christ refuse the testimony of demons even when they spoke truth about His identity?
- How does Christ's healing of 'many' rather than all remind us of divine election and sovereignty?
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Analysis & Commentary
Christ healed 'many' (not all who came, emphasizing His sovereign selection) and cast out demons, demonstrating authority over both physical and spiritual realms. His command that demons not speak reveals His rejection of testimony from unholy sources, even when true. Christ will not advance His kingdom through alliance with darkness, showing the absolute separation between light and darkness in spiritual warfare.