Mark 7:30
And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀπελθοῦσα
when she was come
G565
ἀπελθοῦσα
when she was come
Strong's:
G565
Word #:
2 of 17
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
εἰς
to
G1519
εἰς
to
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
3 of 17
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἶκον
house
G3624
οἶκον
house
Strong's:
G3624
Word #:
5 of 17
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
αὐτῆς
G846
αὐτῆς
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 17
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θυγατερα
her daughter
G2364
θυγατερα
her daughter
Strong's:
G2364
Word #:
13 of 17
a female child, or (by hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)
βεβλημένην
laid
G906
βεβλημένην
laid
Strong's:
G906
Word #:
14 of 17
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
ἐπὶ
upon
G1909
ἐπὶ
upon
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
15 of 17
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
Historical Context
First-century demonic possession manifested physically—convulsions, violence, self-harm. The daughter's peaceful repose signaled complete liberation. That Jesus healed without elaborate ritual contrasts with Jewish and pagan exorcism practices requiring complex incantations. His simple word sufficed—demonstrating messianic authority over all spiritual powers.
Questions for Reflection
- How does finding Jesus's promise fulfilled strengthen trust in God's Word when you cannot yet see results?
- What does the daughter's peaceful rest reveal about Christ's salvation—partial or complete, temporary or permanent?
- Where do you need to believe Christ's word of liberation before seeing visible evidence?
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Analysis & Commentary
She found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed—The mother witnesses the fulfilled promise. The daughter rests peacefully, no longer tormented. The Greek perfect participle emphasizes complete, permanent departure—exactly as Jesus declared. This demonstrates Christ's word reliability: He spoke deliverance, the woman believed, reality confirmed His promise. This models Christian faith—believing promises unseen, trusting Christ's word accomplishes what it declares. The transformation from torment to peace pictures salvation's effect—Christ's word liberates from spiritual bondage, replacing Satan's tyranny with God's peace.