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So the demons came out of the men and entered the pigs, and the whole herd plunged down the steep hillside into the lake and drowned in the water. <a href="/esv/matthew/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said to them, “Go.” So they came out and went into the pigs, and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the waters. <a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Go!” He told them. So they came out and went into the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and died in the waters. <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "Go!" And having gone out, they went away into the pigs, and behold, all the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the waters. <a href="/kjv/matthew/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said to them, “Go.” So when they had come out, they went into the herd of swine. And suddenly the whole herd of swine ran violently down the steep place into the sea, and perished in the water. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said to them, “Go!” And they came out and went into the pigs; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the waters. <a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said to them, &#8220Go!&#8221 And they came out and went into the swine, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the waters. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said to them, “Begone!” And they came out, and went into the swine, and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the waters. <a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said to them, “Go!” And coming out, they went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the waters. <a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He said to them, “Go!” So they came out [of the men] and went into the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and died in the water. <a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Go! ” he told them. So when they had come out, they entered the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the water. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Go!&#8221 He told them. So when they had come out, they entered the pigs. And suddenly the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the water. <a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, Go. And they came out, and went into the swine: and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep into the sea, and perished in the waters. <a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus told them to go, and they went out of the men and into the pigs. All at once the pigs rushed down the steep bank into the lake and drowned. <a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, Go. And they came out, and went into the swine: and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep into the sea, and perished in the waters. <a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said to them, "Go!" The demons came out and went into the pigs. Suddenly, the whole herd rushed down the cliff into the sea and died in the water. <a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Go," Jesus told them; so they left and went off into the pigs. The whole herd rushed down the side of the cliff into the lake and was drowned. <a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> He told them, "Go," and they came out and went into the pigs. Suddenly, the whole herd rushed down the cliff into the sea and drowned in the water. <a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Go!? He told them. So they came out and went into the herd of pigs, and the whole herd of pigs rushed down the steep bank into the sea and died in the waters. <a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a> And he said, "Go!" So they came out and went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep slope into the lake and drowned in the water. <a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he said to them, "Go." And they came out, and went into the pigs, and look, the whole herd rushed down the cliff into the sea, and died in the water. <a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, Go. And when they had come out, they went into the herd of swine: and behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Go," He replied. Then they came out from the men and went into the swine, whereupon the entire herd instantly rushed down the cliff into the Lake and perished in the water. <a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “Go!” They came out and went into the herd of pigs; and behold, the whole herd of pigs rushed down the cliff into the sea and died in the water. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He says to them, “Go.” And having come forth, they went into the herd of the pigs, and behold, the whole herd of the pigs rushed down the steep, into the sea, and died in the waters, <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "Go!" And having gone out, they went away into the pigs, and behold, all the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the waters. <a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he saith to them, 'Go.' And having come forth, they went to the herd of the swine, and lo, the whole herd of the swine rushed down the steep, to the sea, and died in the waters, <a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, Retire. And having gone, they went away into the herd of swine: and, behold, all the herd of swine rushed down the precipice into the sea, and died in the water.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: Go. But they going out went into the swine, and behold the whole herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea: and they perished in the waters. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them, “Go.” And they, going out, went into the swine. And behold, the entire herd suddenly rushed along a steep place into the sea. And they died in the waters. <a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a> And he said to them, “Go then!” They came out and entered the swine, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea where they drowned. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he said to them, “Go!” So they came out and entered the swine; and suddenly, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the water.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to them, Go. And immediately they left and attacked the swine, and the whole herd went straight over the cliff, and fell into the sea, and were drowned in the water. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua said to them, “Go”, and at once they came out and they entered into the pigs. And that whole herd went straight over the cliff and fell into the sea and died in the water.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to them: Go. And when they had come out, they went away into the herd of swine. And behold, the whole herd of swine rushed down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters. <a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>Go.<Fr> And they having gone out, went away into the herd of swine; and the whole herd rushed down the precipice into the sea, and perished in the waters. <a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said to them, Go. Then they going forth out of him, entered into the herd of swine: and lo! the whole herd of the swine rushed down a precipice into the sea, and perished in the waters. <a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and Jesus bad them go, accordingly they came out, and went into the herd of swine: and immediately the herd of swine ran furiously down a precipice into the sea, where they were all drown'd. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Go," He replied. Then they came out from the men and went into the swine, whereupon the entire herd instantly rushed down the cliff into the Lake and perished in the water. <a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>"Go."<Fr> And, having come out, they went away into the swine; and, behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep into the sea, and died in the waters! <a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and He said unto them, <FR>Go:<Fr> and they came out and went away into the herd of swine; and lo, all the herd of swine ran furiously down a precipice into the sea, <a href="/parallel/matthew/8-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2025" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">The Demons and the Pigs</a> …31So the demons begged Jesus, “If You drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.” 32<a href="/greek/5217.htm" title="5217: Hypagete (V-PMA-2P) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">“Go!” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He told</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelthontes (V-APA-NMP) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">they came out</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">and went</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5519.htm" title="5519: choirous (N-AMP) -- A swine, hog, sow. Of uncertain derivation; a hog.">pigs,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasa (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/34.htm" title="34: agelē (N-NFS) -- A flock, herd. From ago; a drove.">herd</a> <a href="/greek/3729.htm" title="3729: hōrmēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To rush, hasten on. From horme; to start, spur or urge on, i.e. to dash or plunge.">rushed</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">down</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2911.htm" title="2911: krēmnou (N-GMS) -- A crag, precipice, steep bank. From kremannumi; overhanging, i.e. A precipice.">steep bank</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2281.htm" title="2281: thalassan (N-AFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">sea</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apethanon (V-AIA-3P) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">died</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5204.htm" title="5204: hydasin (N-DNP) -- Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.">waters.</a> 33Those tending the pigs ran off into the town and reported all this, including the account of the demon-possessed men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Mark 5:13</a> He gave them permission, and the unclean spirits came out and went into the pigs, and the herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the water. <a href="/luke/8-33.htm">Luke 8:33</a> Then the demons came out of the man and went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. <a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24</a> News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. <a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Matthew 9:33</a> And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!” <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Matthew 12:22</a> Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see. <a href="/matthew/17-18.htm">Matthew 17:18</a> Then Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment. <a href="/mark/1-34.htm">Mark 1:34</a> And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was. <a href="/mark/9-25.htm">Mark 9:25-26</a> When Jesus saw that a crowd had come running, He rebuked the unclean spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” He said, “I command you to come out and never enter him again.” / After shrieking and convulsing him violently, the spirit came out. The boy became like a corpse, so that many said, “He is dead.” <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Luke 4:35</a> But Jesus rebuked the demon. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” At this, the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without harming him. <a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Luke 9:42</a> Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18</a> She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment. <a href="/acts/19-12.htm">Acts 19:12</a> so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them. <a href="/exodus/8-31.htm">Exodus 8:31</a> and the LORD did as Moses requested. He removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh and his officials and his people; not one fly remained. <a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29-30</a> Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock. / During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead. <a href="/leviticus/11-7.htm">Leviticus 11:7</a> And the pig, though it has a split hoof completely divided, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.Go.<a href="/1_kings/22-22.htm">1 Kings 22:22</a> And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.<a href="/job/1-10.htm">Job 1:10-12</a> Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land… <a href="/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3-6</a> And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause… the whole.<a href="/job/1-13.htm">Job 1:13-19</a> And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house: … <a href="/job/2-7.htm">Job 2:7,8</a> So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown… <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Mark 5:13</a> And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/songs/2-14.htm">Cliff</a> <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Died</a> <a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">End</a> <a href="/amos/3-1.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">Herd</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/micah/7-2.htm">Perished</a> <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">Pigs</a> <a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/daniel/8-6.htm">Rushed</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-8.htm">Rushing</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-2.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/micah/1-4.htm">Slope</a> <a href="/micah/1-4.htm">Steep</a> <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">Swine</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-4.htm">Violently</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Water</a> <a href="/matthew/7-27.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/amos/4-7.htm">Whereupon</a> <a href="/matthew/6-23.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Cliff</a> <a href="/matthew/9-7.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Died</a> <a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">End</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/mark/5-11.htm">Herd</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Instantly</a> <a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Perished</a> <a href="/matthew/8-33.htm">Pigs</a> <a href="/matthew/8-33.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Rushed</a> <a href="/luke/8-33.htm">Rushing</a> <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/mark/5-11.htm">Slope</a> <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Steep</a> <a href="/mark/5-11.htm">Swine</a> <a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Violently</a> <a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Water</a> <a href="/matthew/14-28.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/matthew/14-7.htm">Whereupon</a> <a href="/matthew/8-33.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 8</div>1. <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus cleanses the leper;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">heals the centurion's servant,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's mother in law,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">and many others;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">shows the cost of following him;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">stills the storm on the sea;</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">drives the demons out of two men possessed;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">and tells them to go into the pigs.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Go!” He told them. This command is given by Jesus to the demons possessing two men in the region of the Gadarenes. The authority of Jesus is evident here, as He speaks a single word to command the demons. This reflects His divine power over the spiritual realm, a theme consistent throughout the Gospels. The use of "Go" signifies not only a command but also a release, showing Jesus' compassion for the possessed men. This moment fulfills the prophecy of the Messiah's power over evil, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a>, which speaks of setting captives free.So they came out and went into the pigs, The demons' request to enter the pigs (as seen in the preceding verses) highlights their desire to inhabit a physical form. The choice of pigs is significant, as pigs were considered unclean animals according to Jewish law (<a href="/leviticus/11-7.htm">Leviticus 11:7</a>). This event takes place in a predominantly Gentile region, which explains the presence of a large herd of pigs. The transfer of demons from humans to animals underscores the destructive nature of demonic forces and the mercy of Jesus in liberating the men.and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea The geographical setting is crucial here. The steep bank leading to the Sea of Galilee provides a vivid backdrop for this dramatic event. The topography of the region supports the narrative, as there are indeed steep cliffs in the area. The demons' influence drives the pigs to self-destruction, illustrating the chaos and death that accompany demonic possession. This act serves as a visual demonstration of the destructive power of evil and the deliverance Jesus provides.and died in the waters. The death of the pigs in the waters symbolizes the ultimate defeat of evil. Water often represents chaos and judgment in biblical literature, as seen in the story of Noah's flood (Genesis 7) and the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14). The drowning of the pigs signifies the cleansing and purifying power of Jesus' intervention. This event foreshadows the ultimate victory over evil through Christ's death and resurrection, where sin and death are defeated. The incident also serves as a warning of the consequences of rejecting Jesus' authority and the destructive end of those who remain under demonic influence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> - The central figure in this passage, demonstrating His authority over the spiritual realm by commanding the demons. 2. <a href="/topical/d/demons.htm">Demons</a> - Spiritual beings that possessed two men and requested to enter the herd of pigs. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pigs.htm">Pigs</a> - A herd of swine that the demons entered, leading to their destruction in the sea. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sea.htm">Sea</a> - The body of water into which the pigs rushed and drowned, symbolizing chaos and destruction. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gadara.htm">Gadara (or Gergesenes)</a> - The region where this event took place, a Gentile area known for its pig farming.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_of_christ.htm">Authority of Christ</a> Jesus' command over the demons demonstrates His supreme authority over all creation, including the spiritual realm. Believers can trust in His power to deliver and protect. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> This passage reminds us of the reality of spiritual warfare and the presence of evil forces. Christians are called to be vigilant and rely on God's strength in spiritual battles. <a href="/topical/v/value_of_human_life.htm">Value of Human Life</a> The destruction of the pigs underscores the value Jesus places on human life and deliverance over material loss. Believers should prioritize spiritual well-being over material possessions. <a href="/topical/r/response_to_jesus'_power.htm">Response to Jesus' Power</a> The townspeople's reaction to Jesus' miracle (as seen in the broader context) challenges us to consider our response to His authority and works in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_and_testimony.htm">Transformation and Testimony</a> The delivered demoniac's transformation (in the broader account) serves as a powerful testimony to God's grace and power, encouraging believers to share their own accounts of transformation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 8</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_let_demons_enter_pigs.htm">Why did Jesus permit demons to enter pigs?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_legion's_story_in_the_bible.htm">What is Legion's story in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_pigs_rush_into_the_sea_in_matthew.htm">In Matthew 8:28-34, why did a whole herd of pigs rush into the sea after being possessed by demons, and is there any historical or archaeological clue that such a dramatic event occurred?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_demons_moved_to_pigs.htm">Mark 5:1-13: How can demons scientifically or historically be transferred from a possessed man into a herd of pigs?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) He said unto them, Go.--Men have asked sometimes, in scorn, why the word was spoken; why permission was given for a destructive work which seemed alike needless and fruitless. The so-called rationalistic explanation, that the demoniacs drove the swine down the cliff in a last paroxysm of frenzy, is no solution of the difficulty, for, even if that hypothesis were on other grounds tenable, it is clear that our Lord's words sanctioned what they did. We are at least on the right track in suggesting that only in some such way could the man be delivered from the inextricable confusion between himself and the unclean spirits in which he had been involved. Not till he saw the demoniac forces that had oppressed him transferred to the bodies of other creatures, and working on them the effects which they had wrought on him, could he believe in his own deliverance. Those who measure rightly the worth of a human spirit thus restored to itself, to its fellow-men, and to God, will not think that the destruction of brute life was too dear a price to pay for its restoration. Other subordinate ends--such, e.g., as that it was a penalty on those who kept the unclean beasts for their violation of the Law, or that it taught men that it was through their indulgence of the swinish nature in themselves that they became subject to the darker and more demoniac passions--have been suggested with more or less plausibility.Down a steep place.--Literally, down the cliff.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 32, 33. - And he said unto them, Go. As they asked; for he was not yet come to send them to their final home. He would not employ his inherent Divine power even against the kingdom of Satan, or forcibly disturb the conditions under which evil existed in the world. Notice further: (1) That as regards the right to destroy the swine when they were the property of others, our Lord in no way destroyed them himself, but only did not interfere with the powers of the evil spirits in giving them permission to work out their own purposes. It is possible, too, though far from certain, that the owners of the swine were acting illegally in owning them (though even then our Lord was not constituted as judge, <a href="/luke/12-14.htm">Luke 12:14</a>); but this supposes first that they were Jews, and secondly that it was illegal for Jews to keep swine, of which suppositions not even the latter can be clearly proved either by Scripture or by early forms of tradition. (2) The destruction of the swine might well be beneficial to the complete recovery of the men. (3) It would fully arouse the Gerasenes, and bring home to them the holiness of the Lord from whom evil spirits fled, and the call to personal holiness that such a Presence demanded. The result of their being thus amused lay with themselves (<a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/2-16.htm">2 Corinthians 2:16</a>). . . . <a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Go!” Ὑπάγετε (Hypagete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5217.htm">Strong's 5217: </a> To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively. He told εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. So δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. they came out ἐξελθόντες (exelthontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. and went ἀπῆλθον (apēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. pigs, χοίρους (choirous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5519.htm">Strong's 5519: </a> A swine, hog, sow. Of uncertain derivation; a hog. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole πᾶσα (pasa) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. herd ἀγέλη (agelē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_34.htm">Strong's 34: </a> A flock, herd. From ago; a drove. rushed ὥρμησεν (hōrmēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3729.htm">Strong's 3729: </a> To rush, hasten on. From horme; to start, spur or urge on, i.e. to dash or plunge. down κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. steep bank κρημνοῦ (krēmnou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2911.htm">Strong's 2911: </a> A crag, precipice, steep bank. From kremannumi; overhanging, i.e. A precipice. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sea θάλασσαν (thalassan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. perished ἀπέθανον (apethanon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. waters. ὕδασιν (hydasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5204.htm">Strong's 5204: </a> Water. 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