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He gets his power from Satan, the prince of demons.” <a href="/esv/luke/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,” <a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.” <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And some of them said, "By Beelzebul the prince of the demons He casts out the demons." <a href="/kjv/luke/11.htm">King James Bible</a> But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. <a href="/nkjv/luke/11.htm">New King James Version</a> But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But some of them said, “He casts out the demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” <a href="/nasb/luke/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> But some of them said, &#8220He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” <a href="/lsb/luke/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” <a href="/amp/luke/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But some of them said, “He drives out demons by [the power of] Beelzebul (Satan), the ruler of the demons.” <a href="/csb/luke/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But some of them said, “He drives out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But some of them said, &#8220He drives out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons!&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> But some of them said, By Beelzebub the prince of the demons casteth he out demons. <a href="/cev/luke/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But some people said, "He forces out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons!" <a href="/erv/luke/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> But some of them said, By Beelzebub the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. <a href="/gwt/luke/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But some of them said, "He can force demons out of people only with the help of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons." <a href="/gnt/luke/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> but some of the people said, "It is Beelzebul, the chief of the demons, who gives him the power to drive them out." <a href="/isv/luke/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> But some of them said, "He drives out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons." <a href="/msb/luke/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> but some of them said, ?It is by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.? <a href="/net/luke/11.htm">NET Bible</a> But some of them said, "By the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons, he casts out demons." <a href="/nheb/luke/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons." <a href="/wbt/luke/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But some of them said, He casteth out demons through Beelzebub, the chief of the demons. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But some among them said, "It is by the power of Baal-zebul, the Prince of the demons, that he expels the demons." <a href="/web/luke/11.htm">World English Bible</a> But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and certain of them said, “By Beelzebul, ruler of the demons, He casts forth the demons”; <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And some of them said, "By Beelzebul the prince of the demons He casts out the demons." <a href="/ylt/luke/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and certain of them said, 'By Beelzeboul, ruler of the demons, he doth cast forth the demons;' <a href="/slt/luke/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And certain of them said. By Beelzebul ruler of demons he casts out demons.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But some of them said: He casteth out devils by Beelzebub, the prince of devils. <a href="/cpdv/luke/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But some of them said, “It is by Beelzebub, the leader of demons, that he casts out demons.” <a href="/nabre/luke/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Some of them said, “By the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he drives out demons.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But some of the men among them said, This man casts out devils by Beelzebub, the prince of devils. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But men among them said, “This one exorcises devils by Beelzebub the Chief of devils.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But some of them said: He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons. <a href="/godbey/luke/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And certain ones of them said, He casts out the demon through Beelzebul, the prince of the demons. <a href="/haweis/luke/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But some of them said, He casteth out devils by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. <a href="/mace/luke/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but some of them said, he casteth out demons by Beelzebub the prince of the demons. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But some among them said, "It is by the power of Baal-zebul, the Prince of the demons, that he expels the demons." <a href="/worrell/luke/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But some of them said, "By Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons, He is casting out the demons." <a href="/worsley/luke/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But some of them said, He casteth out demons by Beelzebub the prince of demons: <a href="/parallel/luke/11-15.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=4579" 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/11.htm">A House Divided</a> 14One day Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. And when the demon was gone, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowds were amazed, 15<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tines (IPro-NMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- 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/2036.htm" title="2036: eipon (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</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.">“It is by</a> <a href="/greek/954.htm" title="954: Beelzeboul (N-DMS) -- Beelzebul, a name of Satan, the chief of evil spirits. Of Chaldee origin; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan.">Beelzebul,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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/758.htm" title="758: archonti (N-DMS) -- Present participle of archo; a first.">prince</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1140.htm" title="1140: daimoniōn (N-GNP) -- An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.">demons,</a> <a href="/greek/1544.htm" title="1544: ekballei (V-PIA-3S) -- To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.">that He drives out</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1140.htm" title="1140: daimonia (N-ANP) -- An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity.">demons.”</a> 16And others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven.…<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="/matthew/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24</a> But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.” <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Mark 3:22</a> And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and, “By the prince of the demons He drives out demons.” <a href="/john/7-20.htm">John 7:20</a> “You have a demon,” the crowd replied. “Who is trying to kill You?” <a href="/john/8-48.htm">John 8:48-52</a> The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?” / “I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. / I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge. ... <a href="/john/10-20.htm">John 10:20</a> Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?” <a href="/acts/4-7.htm">Acts 4:7</a> They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?” <a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Acts 13:10</a> and said, “O child of the devil and enemy of all righteousness, you are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery! Will you never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord? <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Acts 19:13-16</a> Now there were some itinerant Jewish exorcists who tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those with evil spirits. They would say, “I command you by Jesus, whom Paul proclaims.” / Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. / But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” ... <a href="/2_corinthians/6-15.htm">2 Corinthians 6:15</a> What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a> And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Revelation 20:2</a> He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10-11</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, / and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice. <a href="/1_samuel/28-7.htm">1 Samuel 28:7-8</a> Then Saul said to his servants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I can go and consult her.” “There is a medium at Endor,” his servants replied. / So Saul disguised himself by putting on different clothes, and he set out with two of his men. They came to the woman at night, and Saul said, “Consult a spirit for me. Bring up for me the one I name.” <a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">1 Kings 18:17-18</a> When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?” / “I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But some of them said, He casts out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.He.<a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Matthew 9:34</a> But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.<a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24-30</a> But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils… <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Mark 3:22-30</a> And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils… Beelzebub.<a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Luke 11:18,19</a> If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Baal-Zebul</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Beelzeboul</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Beelzebub</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Beelzebul</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Be-El'zebul</a> <a href="/luke/9-40.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Casteth</a> <a href="/mark/4-26.htm">Casts</a> <a href="/luke/9-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Expels</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Power</a> <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/mark/14-13.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/luke/10-20.htm">Spirits</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Baal-Zebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Beelzeboul</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Beelzebub</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Beelzebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Be-El'zebul</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Casteth</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Casts</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Devils</a> <a href="/luke/11-23.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Expels</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Power</a> <a href="/john/12-31.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/luke/14-32.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Spirits</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 11</div>1. <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">and shows who are blessed;</a> 29. <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">preaches to the people;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">and reprimands the outward show of holiness.</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/luke/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>but some of them said This phrase indicates a division among the witnesses of Jesus' miracles. The "some" refers to a group within the crowd, likely including Pharisees and other religious leaders who were often skeptical of Jesus' authority and teachings. This skepticism is a recurring theme in the Gospels, where religious leaders frequently challenge Jesus' actions and question His divine authority (e.g., <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24</a>, <a href="/mark/3-22.htm">Mark 3:22</a>).“It is by Beelzebul Beelzebul, also known as Beelzebub, is a name associated with a Philistine god, later adapted by Jewish tradition to refer to a chief demon or Satan himself. The name means "lord of the flies" or "lord of dung," reflecting a derogatory view of pagan deities. This accusation implies that Jesus' power to perform exorcisms comes from an unholy source, a serious charge of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit's work through Jesus.the prince of the demons This title emphasizes the belief that Beelzebul holds a position of authority over other demonic entities. In Jewish demonology, demons were considered fallen angels under the command of Satan. By attributing Jesus' miraculous works to the prince of demons, the accusers are denying His divine nature and mission. This reflects a broader spiritual conflict between the kingdom of God and the forces of evil, a theme prevalent throughout the New Testament (e.g., <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>).that He drives out demons.” The act of driving out demons, or exorcism, was a sign of divine authority and power over evil. Jesus' ability to cast out demons was a testament to His messianic identity and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming of God's kingdom (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a>). The accusation that He does so by demonic power is a direct challenge to His claim as the Son of God and undermines the recognition of His role as the promised Messiah. This conflict highlights the spiritual blindness and hardness of heart among those who refuse to accept Jesus' divine mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, performing miracles and casting out demons, demonstrating His divine authority and power. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A group of people witnessing Jesus' miracles, with mixed reactions—some are amazed, while others are skeptical or accusatory. 3. <a href="/topical/b/beelzebul.htm">Beelzebul</a> Referred to as the "prince of the demons," a name associated with Satan or a high-ranking demon, used by the skeptics to accuse Jesus of using demonic power. 4. <a href="/topical/d/demons.htm">Demons</a> Spiritual beings opposed to God, whom Jesus has authority over, as demonstrated by His ability to cast them out. 5. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_scribes.htm">Pharisees and Scribes</a> Religious leaders who often opposed Jesus and were likely among those accusing Him of using demonic power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_spiritual_matters.htm">Discernment in Spiritual Matters</a> Believers must exercise discernment when evaluating spiritual claims and manifestations. Not all supernatural events are from God, and accusations against God's work must be carefully considered. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_authority.htm">Understanding Jesus' Authority</a> Jesus' ability to cast out demons demonstrates His divine authority over all spiritual realms. Recognizing His power should lead to greater faith and trust in His sovereignty. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_blasphemy.htm">The Danger of Blasphemy</a> Accusing Jesus of working by demonic power is a serious charge that borders on blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Believers should be cautious in their judgments and seek to understand the work of God. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a> Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare and must be aware of the reality of demonic forces. However, they should also be confident in the victory and authority of Christ over these forces. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_skepticism.htm">Responding to Skepticism</a> When faced with skepticism or accusations, believers can look to Jesus' example of responding with truth and clarity, relying on the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 11</a> <a href="/q/what_is_beelzebub's_identity.htm">What is Beelzebub's identity?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_satan's_identity.htm">What is Satan's identity?</a> <a href="/q/how_should_wives_treat_husbands_biblically.htm">What is Satan's role according to the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. The accusation seems to have been whispered among the people by the Pharisee emissaries from the capital; the words of the charge were evidently not addressed to Jesus. These men could not deny the reality of the work of healing, so they tried to suggest that the great Healer had dealings with some great evil angel, whom they call, from some old Jewish tradition, Beelzebub. In <a href="/2_kings/1-3.htm">2 Kings 1:3</a> we read that this idol-deity was the god of Ekron. The name signifies "lord of flies." He was very likely worshipped in the low-lying cities of the sea-coast of Philistia as a god who would be likely to avert the plague of flies and insects which infested that locality. So Zeus was adored as Apomuios (the averter of flies), and Apollo as Ipuktonos (the slayer of vermin). <a href="/commentaries/luke/11-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. some τινὲς (tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. said, εἶπον (eipon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “[It is] by 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. Beelzebul, Βεελζεβοὺλ (Beelzeboul) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> Beelzebul, a name of Satan, the chief of evil spirits. Of Chaldee origin; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. prince ἄρχοντι (archonti) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Present participle of archo; a first. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. demons, δαιμονίων (daimoniōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1140.htm">Strong's 1140: </a> An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity. [that] He drives out ἐκβάλλει (ekballei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1544.htm">Strong's 1544: </a> To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. demons.” δαιμόνια (daimonia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1140.htm">Strong's 1140: </a> An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. 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