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Luke 8:29 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
(For
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
he had commanded
paraggello (Greek #3853)
to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
KJV usage: (give in) charge, (give) command(-ment), declare.
Pronounce: par-ang-gel'-lo
Origin: from 3844 and the base of 32
the unclean
akathartos (Greek #169)
impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))
KJV usage: foul, unclean.
Pronounce: ak-ath'-ar-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 2508 (meaning cleansed)
spirit
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pneuma (Greek #4151)
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 principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
to come out
exerchomai (Greek #1831)
to issue (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
Pronounce: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1537 and 2064
of
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
the man
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
. For
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
oftentimes
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
chronos (Greek #5550)
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from 2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from 165, which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
KJV usage: + years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while.
Pronounce: khron'-os
Origin: of uncertain derivation
it had caught
sunarpazo (Greek #4884)
to snatch together, i.e. seize
KJV usage: catch.
Pronounce: soon-ar-pad'-zo
Origin: from 4862 and 726
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
: and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
he was kept
phulasso (Greek #5442)
to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid
KJV usage: beward, keep (self), observe, save. Compare 5083.
Pronounce: foo-las'-so
Origin: probably from 5443 through the idea of isolation
bound
desmeo (Greek #1196)
to tie, i.e. shackle
KJV usage: bind.
Pronounce: des-meh'-o
Origin: from 1199
with chains
halusis (Greek #254)
a fetter or manacle
KJV usage: bonds, chain.
Pronounce: hal'-oo-sis
Origin: of uncertain derivation
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
in fetters
pede (Greek #3976)
a shackle for the feet
KJV usage: fetter.
Pronounce: ped'-ay
Origin: ultimately from 4228
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
he brake
diarrhesso (Greek #1284)
to tear asunder
KJV usage: break, rend.
Pronounce: dee-ar-hrayce'-so
Origin: from 1223 and 4486
the bands
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
desmon (Greek #1199)
a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability
KJV usage: band, bond, chain, string.
Pronounce: des-mon'
Origin: or δεσμός (des-mos') neuter and masculine respectively from 1210
, and was driven
elauno (Greek #1643)
to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power)
KJV usage: carry, drive, row.
Pronounce: el-ow'-no
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity
of
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
the devil
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
daimon (Greek #1142)
a dæmon or supernatural spirit (of a bad nature)
KJV usage: devil.
Pronounce: dah'-ee-mown
Origin: from δαίω (to distribute fortunes)
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the wilderness
eremos (Greek #2048)
lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, 5561 being implied)
KJV usage: desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness.
Pronounce: er'-ay-mos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Chains,
fetter,
Spirit,
The Devil,
Wilderness

Cross References

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commanded.
Mark 5:8• 8For he said to him, Come forth, unclean spirit, out of the man. (Mark 5:8)
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Acts 19:12‑16• 12so that even napkins or aprons were brought from his body and put upon the sick, and the diseases left them, and the wicked spirits went out.
 13And certain of the Jewish exorcists also, who went about, took in hand to call upon those who had wicked spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, I adjure you by Jesus, whom Paul preaches.
 14And there were certain men, seven sons of Sceva, Jewish high priest, who were doing this.
 15But the wicked spirit answering said to them, Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with; but *ye*, who are ye?
 16And the man in whom the wicked spirit was leaped upon them, and having mastered both, prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. (Acts 19:12‑16)
caught.
Luke 9:39,42• 39and behold, a spirit takes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it tears him with foaming, and with difficulty departs from him after crushing him.
 42But as he was yet coming, the demon tore him and dragged him all together. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child and gave him back to his father. (Luke 9:39,42)
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Mark 5:3‑5• 3who had his dwelling in the tombs; and no one was able to bind him, not even with chains;
 4because he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been torn asunder by him, and the fetters were shattered; and no one was able to subdue him.
 5And continually night and day, in the tombs and in the mountains, he was crying and cutting himself with stones. (Mark 5:3‑5)
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Mark 9:20‑26• 20And they brought him to him. And seeing him the spirit immediately tore him; and falling upon the earth he rolled foaming.
 21And he asked his father, How long a time is it that it has been like this with him? And he said, From childhood;
 22and often it has cast him both into fire and into waters that it might destroy him: but if thou couldst do anything, be moved with pity on us, and help us.
 23And Jesus said to him, The 'if thou couldst' is if thou couldst believe: all things are possible to him that believes.
 24And immediately the father of the young child crying out said with tears, I believe, help mine unbelief.
 25But Jesus, seeing that the crowd was running up together, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, *I* command thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
 26And having cried out and torn him much, he came out; and he became as if dead, so that the most said, He is dead. (Mark 9:20‑26)
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2 Tim. 2:25‑26• 25in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of the truth,
 26and that they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, who are taken by him, for *his* will. (2 Tim. 2:25‑26)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For he had commanded the unclean spirit to go out from the man. For very oftenc it had seized him; and he had been bound, kept with chains and fetters; and breaking the bonds he was driven by the demon into the deserts.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "Of a long time."

W. Kelly Translation

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For he had commanded the unclean spirit to go out from the man. For very often it had seized him; and he had been bound, kept with chains and fetters; and breaking the bonds, he was driven by the demon into the deserts.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)