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It scarcely ever leaves him and is destroying him. <a href="/nlt/luke/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> An evil spirit keeps seizing him, making him scream. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It batters him and hardly ever leaves him alone. <a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses him so that he foams at the mouth, and shatters him, and will hardly leave him. <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him. <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, a spirit takes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it throws him into convulsions with foaming, and with difficulty it departs from him, crushing him. <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; it convulses him so that he foams at the mouth; and it departs from him with great difficulty, bruising him. <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and a spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams, and it throws him into a convulsion with foaming at the mouth; and only with difficulty does it leave him, mauling him as it leaves. <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> and a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly screams, and it throws him into a convulsion with foaming at the mouth; and only with difficulty does it leave him, mauling him as it leaves. <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly screams, and it throws him into a convulsion with foaming at the mouth, and as it mauls him, it scarcely leaves him. <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly screams, and it throws him into a convulsion with foaming at the mouth, and only with difficulty does it leave him, mauling him as it leaves. <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and a spirit seizes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it throws him into a convulsion so that he foams at the mouth; and only with [great] difficulty does it leave him, mauling and bruising him as it leaves. <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A spirit seizes him; suddenly he shrieks, and it throws him into convulsions until he foams at the mouth; severely bruising him, it scarcely ever leaves him. <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Often a spirit seizes him; suddenly he shrieks, and it throws him into convulsions until he foams at the mouth; wounding him, it hardly ever leaves him. <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A demon often attacks him and makes him scream. It shakes him until he foams at the mouth, and it won't leave him until it has completely worn the boy out. <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Whenever a spirit takes control of him, he shrieks, goes into convulsions, and foams at the mouth. After a struggle, the spirit goes away, leaving the child worn out. <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> A spirit attacks him with a sudden shout and throws him into a fit, so that he foams at the mouth; it keeps on hurting him and will hardly let him go! <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Without warning a spirit takes control of him, and he suddenly screams, goes into convulsions, and foams at the mouth. The spirit mauls him and refuses to leave him. <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him. <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> A spirit seizes him, and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions and causes him to foam at the mouth. It hardly ever leaves him alone, torturing him severely. <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, a spirit seizes him, and all at once he cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely. <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and bruising him, hardly departeth from him. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At times a spirit seizes him and he suddenly cries out. It convulses him, and makes him foam at the mouth, and does not leave him till it has well-nigh covered him with bruises. <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams; and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and behold, a spirit takes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it convulses him, with foaming, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him, <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, a spirit takes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it throws him into convulsions with foaming, and with difficulty it departs from him, crushing him. <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and lo, a spirit doth take him, and suddenly he doth cry out, and it teareth him, with foaming, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him, <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And, behold, a spirit takes him, and suddenly he cries out; and it tears him with foam, and with difficulty withdraws from him, bruising him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And lo, a spirit seizeth him, and he suddenly crieth out, and he throweth him down and teareth him, so that he foameth; and bruising him, he hardly departeth from him. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, a spirit takes hold of him, and he suddenly cries out, and it throws him down and convulses him, so that he foams. And though it tears him apart, it leaves him only with difficulty. <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> For a spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams and it convulses him until he foams at the mouth; it releases him only with difficulty, wearing him out. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Suddenly a spirit seizes him, and all at once he shrieks. It convulses him until he foams at the mouth; it mauls him and will scarcely leave him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out, and gnashes his teeth and foams; and it hardly leaves him when it has tormented him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And a spirit suddenly comes upon him, and suddenly he screams and gnashes his teeth and becomes ill, and it departs from him with difficulty whenever it attacks him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and, behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out, and it throws him into convulsions, and causes him to foam, and after depriving him of strength, hardly departs from him. <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and behold, the spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; and he convulses him with foam, and scarcely departs from him, contorting him. <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And, behold! a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and bruising him, with difficulty retires from him. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he is frequently seized by a spirit, which makes him immediately roar, then throws him into convulsions with foaming, and never leaves him, but with difficulty and bruises. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At times a spirit seizes him and he suddenly cries out. It convulses him, and makes him foam at the mouth, and does not leave him till it has well-nigh covered him with bruises. <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, behold, a spirit takes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it convulses him with foaming, and with difficulty it departs from him, bruising him; <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and lo, a spirit seizeth him, and all on a sudden he screameth, and it convulses him with foaming; and bruising him, with much ado departs from him. <a href="/parallel/luke/9-39.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3873" 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/luke/9.htm">The Boy with an Evil Spirit</a> …38Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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/4151.htm" title="4151: pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">A spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lambanei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">keeps seizing</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2896.htm" title="2896: krazei (V-PIA-3S) -- To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to croak or scream, i.e. to call aloud.">he screams</a> <a href="/greek/1810.htm" title="1810: exaiphnēs (Adv) -- Suddenly, unexpectedly. From ek and the base of aiphnidios; of a sudden.">abruptly.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4682.htm" title="4682: sparassei (V-PIA-3S) -- To convulse, throw into spasms. Prolongation from spairo; to mangle, i.e. Convluse with epilepsy.">It throws him into convulsions</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">so that</a> <a href="/greek/876.htm" title="876: aphrou (N-GMS) -- Foam, froth. Apparently a primary word; froth, i.e. Slaver.">he foams at the mouth.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4937.htm" title="4937: syntribon (V-PPA-NNS) -- From sun and the base of tribos; to crush completely, i.e. To shatter.">It keeps mauling</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/3425.htm" title="3425: mogis (Adv) -- With difficulty; scarcely, hardly. Adverb from a primary mogos; with difficulty.">and rarely</a> <a href="/greek/672.htm" title="672: apochōrei (V-PIA-3S) -- To go away, depart, withdraw. From apo and choreo; to go away.">departs</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him.</a> 40I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.”…<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/9-17.htm">Mark 9:17-18</a> Someone in the crowd replied, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a spirit that makes him mute. / Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.” <a href="/matthew/17-15.htm">Matthew 17:15</a> “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. <a href="/mark/1-26.htm">Mark 1:26</a> At this, the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and came out with a loud shriek. <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="/mark/5-5.htm">Mark 5:5</a> Night and day in the tombs and in the mountains he kept crying out and cutting himself with stones. <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Matthew 8:28-29</a> When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. / “What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?” <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Mark 9:20-22</a> So they brought him, and seeing Jesus, the spirit immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. / Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has this been with him?” “From childhood,” he said. / “It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” <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="/mark/7-25.htm">Mark 7:25-26</a> Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22</a> And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14</a> Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him. <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10</a> The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, <a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9</a> But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp, <a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-35</a> When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">2 Kings 5:1-14</a> Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, see, a spirit takes him, and he suddenly cries out; and it tears him that he foams again, and bruising him hardly departs from him.lo.<a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Luke 4:35</a> And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.<a href="/luke/8-29.htm">Luke 8:29</a> (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)<a href="/mark/5-4.htm">Mark 5:4,5</a> Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-6.htm">Bruises</a> <a href="/mark/5-5.htm">Bruising</a> <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Convulsion</a> <a href="/mark/9-26.htm">Convulsions</a> <a href="/luke/5-13.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/luke/7-32.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/matthew/15-23.htm">Crieth</a> <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/luke/8-28.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/nahum/3-1.htm">Departeth</a> <a href="/nahum/3-1.htm">Departs</a> <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Destroying</a> <a href="/mark/7-32.htm">Difficulty</a> <a href="/hosea/10-7.htm">Foam</a> <a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Foameth</a> <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Foaming</a> <a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Foams</a> <a href="/luke/9-24.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/luke/8-6.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">Last</a> <a href="/luke/9-5.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/mark/14-24.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-7.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Scarcely</a> <a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Seizes</a> <a href="/mark/12-3.htm">Severely</a> <a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Shatters</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-11.htm">Sorely</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Streaming</a> <a href="/luke/9-30.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Teareth</a> <a href="/luke/7-45.htm">Tears</a> <a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Throws</a> <a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Times</a> <a href="/luke/3-5.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-14.htm">Well-Nigh</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/job/9-17.htm">Bruises</a> <a href="/genesis/4-23.htm">Bruising</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-3.htm">Convulsion</a> <a href="/mark/1-26.htm">Convulsions</a> <a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/romans/9-27.htm">Crieth</a> <a href="/luke/17-35.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/luke/16-24.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-15.htm">Departeth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-11.htm">Departs</a> <a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Destroying</a> <a href="/acts/14-18.htm">Difficulty</a> <a href="/jude/1-13.htm">Foam</a> <a href="/mark/9-18.htm">Foameth</a> <a href="/jude/1-13.htm">Foaming</a> <a href="/psalms/75-8.htm">Foams</a> <a href="/luke/9-48.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/luke/11-5.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/luke/11-46.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/luke/9-59.htm">Last</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/luke/11-54.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/luke/16-23.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/john/21-6.htm">Scarcely</a> <a href="/john/10-12.htm">Seizes</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Severely</a> <a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Shatters</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-9.htm">Sorely</a> <a href="/luke/9-40.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Streaming</a> <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/genesis/49-27.htm">Teareth</a> <a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Tears</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">Throws</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Times</a> <a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Well-Nigh</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</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'; 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This aligns with the broader New Testament narrative where Jesus frequently encounters and casts out demons. The concept of possession was well understood in the ancient world, and such spirits were believed to have the power to control and harm individuals. This phrase indicates a continuous and relentless attack on the boy, suggesting a severe case of demonic oppression. The persistence of the spirit highlights the need for divine intervention, which Jesus provides throughout the Gospels.and he screams abruptly The suddenness of the boy's screams suggests the violent nature of the spirit's influence. In the cultural context of the time, such manifestations would have been terrifying and seen as a clear indication of demonic activity. The abruptness also emphasizes the lack of control the boy has over his own body, further illustrating the power of the spirit. This detail underscores the urgency and desperation of the father's plea to Jesus for help.It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth Convulsions and foaming at the mouth are symptoms that would have been recognized as signs of severe spiritual or physical distress. In the ancient world, such symptoms might also be associated with epilepsy, but the text attributes them to demonic activity. This distinction is important in understanding the biblical worldview, where physical ailments and spiritual oppression are often intertwined. The violent nature of the convulsions highlights the destructive intent of the spirit, contrasting with Jesus' mission to heal and restore.It keeps mauling him The term "mauling" suggests a brutal and aggressive attack, indicating the spirit's intent to harm the boy physically. This language conveys the severity of the situation and the helplessness of the victim. In the broader biblical narrative, such destructive behavior is characteristic of demonic forces, which seek to mar the image of God in humanity. This phrase also serves to heighten the dramatic tension in the story, setting the stage for Jesus' powerful intervention.and rarely departs from him The infrequency of the spirit's departure underscores the chronic nature of the boy's suffering. This detail highlights the persistent and oppressive nature of demonic influence, which can dominate a person's life. It also serves to emphasize the miraculous nature of Jesus' ability to cast out demons permanently. In the context of the Gospels, Jesus' authority over such spirits is a testament to His divine power and His role as the ultimate deliverer.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in the Gospel of Luke, who is approached by a desperate father seeking healing for his son. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_father.htm">The Father</a> A man who brings his demon-possessed son to Jesus, seeking deliverance and healing. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_son.htm">The Son</a> A young boy afflicted by a spirit that causes severe physical and mental distress. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who were unable to cast out the demon from the boy. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A group of people witnessing the event, highlighting the public nature of Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a> The passage highlights the existence of spiritual forces that can impact human lives. Believers are reminded to be vigilant and prayerful, recognizing that our struggle is not merely against flesh and blood. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus_over_evil.htm">The Power of Jesus Over Evil</a> Jesus' ability to cast out the demon demonstrates His authority over all spiritual forces. This reassures believers of Christ's power and sovereignty in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith.htm">The Importance of Faith</a> The father's approach to Jesus reflects a desperate yet faith-filled plea for help. Believers are encouraged to bring their struggles to Jesus, trusting in His power to deliver and heal. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_and_fasting.htm">The Role of Prayer and Fasting</a> The parallel accounts emphasize the necessity of prayer and fasting in overcoming spiritual challenges. Believers are called to deepen their spiritual disciplines to strengthen their faith and effectiveness in spiritual battles. <a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_persistent_faith.htm">The Need for Persistent Faith</a> Despite the disciples' initial failure, Jesus' intervention shows that persistent faith and reliance on Him can lead to victory. Believers should not be discouraged by setbacks but continue to seek Jesus' help.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_possession.htm">What does the Bible say about demon possession?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_exorcisms_mimic_psychiatric_issues.htm">Why do exorcisms resemble psychiatric conditions rather than supernatural events?</a> <a href="/q/can_this_cup_pass_from_me.htm">Can this cup pass from me?</a> <a href="/q/can_christians_be_possessed_by_demons.htm">Can Christians be possessed by demons?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>A spirit πνεῦμα (pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. keeps seizing λαμβάνει (lambanei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. him, αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he screams κράζει (krazei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. abruptly. ἐξαίφνης (exaiphnēs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1810.htm">Strong's 1810: </a> Suddenly, unexpectedly. From ek and the base of aiphnidios; of a sudden. It throws him into convulsions σπαράσσει (sparassei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4682.htm">Strong's 4682: </a> To convulse, throw into spasms. Prolongation from spairo; to mangle, i.e. Convluse with epilepsy. [so that] μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. he foams at the mouth. ἀφροῦ (aphrou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_876.htm">Strong's 876: </a> Foam, froth. Apparently a primary word; froth, i.e. Slaver. It keeps mauling συντρῖβον (syntribon) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4937.htm">Strong's 4937: </a> From sun and the base of tribos; to crush completely, i.e. To shatter. him αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. [and] rarely μόγις (mogis) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3425.htm">Strong's 3425: </a> With difficulty; scarcely, hardly. Adverb from a primary mogos; with difficulty. departs ἀποχωρεῖ (apochōrei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_672.htm">Strong's 672: </a> To go away, depart, withdraw. From apo and choreo; to go away. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. him. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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