Matthew 8:16
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
Original Language Analysis
Ὀψίας
the even
G3798
Ὀψίας
the even
Strong's:
G3798
Word #:
1 of 18
late; feminine (as noun) afternoon (early eve) or nightfall (later eve)
γενομένης
was come
G1096
γενομένης
was come
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
3 of 18
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
προσήνεγκαν
they brought
G4374
προσήνεγκαν
they brought
Strong's:
G4374
Word #:
4 of 18
to bear towards, i.e., lead to, tender (especially to god), treat
αὐτῷ
unto him
G846
αὐτῷ
unto him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 18
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
δαιμονιζομένους
that were possessed with devils
G1139
δαιμονιζομένους
that were possessed with devils
Strong's:
G1139
Word #:
6 of 18
to be exercised by a daemon
πολλούς·
many
G4183
πολλούς·
many
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
7 of 18
(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 #:
8 of 18
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 #:
10 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πνεύματα
the spirits
G4151
πνεύματα
the spirits
Strong's:
G4151
Word #:
11 of 18
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
λόγῳ
with his word
G3056
λόγῳ
with his word
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
12 of 18
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Exodus 15:26And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.Matthew 14:14And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.Luke 4:40Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.Acts 5:15Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.Mark 5:8For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.Matthew 12:22Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.
Historical Context
Evening healings occurred after Sabbath ended (sundown), when people could carry the sick. The mass healings fulfilled Isaiah 53:4, showing the Servant's ministry includes bearing our physical infirmities as well as sins. Jesus' miracles authenticated His messianic claims.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' authority over demons encourage you in spiritual warfare?
- What does Jesus' comprehensive healing ministry reveal about God's heart?
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Analysis & Commentary
The statement 'he cast out the spirits with his word' emphasizes Jesus' verbal authority over demons—no rituals, formulas, or struggles, simply His commanding word. The phrase 'healed all that were sick' shows the comprehensive nature of His compassion—no disease was too difficult, no crowd too large. This demonstrates the kingdom's power breaking Satan's dominion over humanity.