Bible Commentary

And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, [thou] Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not. 7. What have I to do with thee? ] Literally, What is there between Thee and me? What have we in common? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:7”

But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshiped him, 6. afar off ] St Mark alone tells us this. While, as a man, he is attracted towards the Holy One; as possessed by the Legion, he desires to withdraw from Him. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mar 5:6 But … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:6”

And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. Verse 5. Crying and cutting himself with stones.] In this person’s case we see a specimen of what Satan could do in all the wicked, if God should permit him; but even the devil himself … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:5”

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. 4. he had been often ] Each Evangelist adds something to complete the picture of the terrible visitation, under which the possessed laboured. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:4”

Who had [his] dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: Verse 3. Who had his dwelling among the tombs] See Mt 8:28. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible 3. Who had his dwelling among thetombsLuke (Lu 8:27)says, “He ware no clothes, neither abode in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:3”

And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 2. out of the tombs ] These tombs were either natural caves or recesses hewn by art out of the rock, often so large as to be supported with columns, and with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:2”

And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. Ch. Mar 5:1-20. The Healing of the Gadarene Demoniac 1. they came ] to the eastern shore, but not even there was the Lord destined to find peace or rest. the Gadarenes ] All three Gospels which record … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 5:1”

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? Verse 41. What manner of man is this?] They were astonished at such power proceeding from a person who appeared to be only like one of themselves. It is often profitable … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:41”

And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? Verse 40. Why are ye so fearful?] Having me with you. How is it that ye have no faith?] Having already had such proofs of my unlimited power and goodness. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:40”

And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 39. rebuked the wind ] All three Evangelists record that He rebuked the wind (comp. Psa 106:9), St Mark alone adds His distinct address to the furious elements. On be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:39”