Descriptions of people who needed a demon to be cast out

November 16, 2022

Descriptions of people who needed a demon to be cast out

In the Bible a man indicated that his son had a demon that needed to be CAST OUT. That man then gave a description of what was happening to his son, as it is written: "one from the crowd answered Him, “Teacher, I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You. And wherever it-overcomes him, it-throws-him-to-the-ground, and he-foams-at-the-mouth and grinds (his) teeth and becomes-stiff. And I-spoke (to) Your disciples in-order-that THEY-MIGHT-CAST IT OUT" (Mark 9:17-18).

Many descriptions of people who had demons that needed to be CAST OUT are given in the Bible. For example these descriptions can include:

Being very violent (Matthew 8:28).

Being mute (Matthew 9:32).

Being blind and mute (Matthew 12:22).

Having seizures (Matthew 17:15).

Suffering badly by often falling into fire or water (Matthew 17:15).

Having a dwelling place in the tombs (Mark 5:2-3).

Having unusual great strength (Mark 5:4).

Crying out (continually) (Mark 5:5).

Cutting oneself (continually) (Mark 5:5).

Not being sound minded (Mark 5:15).

Being thrown to the ground (Mark 9:18).

Foaming at the mouth (Mark 9:18).

Grinding the teeth (Mark 9:18).

Becoming stiff (Mark 9:18).

Not dressed for a considerable time (Luke 8:27).

Driven into desolate places (Luke 8:29).

Suddenly crying out (Luke 9:39).

Convulsing (Luke 9:39).

Being bruised (Luke 9:39).

Practicing fortune telling (/divination) (Acts 16:16).

People could even simply find themselves "in the synagogue" (Luke 4:33) without any other specific description of them.

Men (Matthew 9:32, Mark 5:2).

Women (Luke 8:2, Acts 16:16).

Children: little daughter & son (Mark 7:25 & Mark 7:30, Mark 9:17 & Mark 9:24)

People who needed a demon cast out can be described as manifesting in certain circumstances:

There can be ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIONS of people who needed a demon to be cast out of them as MANIFESTING in certain ways in certain circumstances.

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Casting out demons - descriptions of manifestations before, during and after:
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People who need a demon cast out are not necessarily overcome all the time:

There are accounts in the Bible of people (who needed demons to be CAST OUT) who were not overcome by the demons all the time. They could be overcome at times, but not all the time.

For example, regarding the "son having (a) mute spirit" (Mark 9:17), the father of that son said that "WHEREVER it-overcomes him, it-throws-him-to-the-ground" (Mark 9:18). The fact that the father referred to specific instances "WHEREVER it-overcomes him" (Mark 9:18) can suggest that there are times in which the son would not be overcome by that spirit. The father also added that wherever the spirit overcomes his son "it-throws-him-to-the-ground" (Mark 9:18) which can also suggest that the son would have times when he would not be to the ground and so have times when he would not be overcome by that spirit. Later, it is described about that spirit that "IT-CAME-OUT" (Mark 9:26).

There are also several accounts not describing any manifestation before a demon is about to come out, as for example it is written: "the crowds with-one-accord were-paying-attention-to the (things) being-said by Philip, during their hearing and seeing the signs which he-was-doing. For many (of) the (ones) having unclean spirits — THEY-WERE-COMING-OUT" (Acts 8:6-7).

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The idea that every person in the Bible (who needed demons to be CAST OUT) would be overcome by the demons all the time may sometimes arise from an assumption that a word to describe them would read "demon-possessed". In such case, the term "possessed" could also be assumed to mean that the demon could "possess" (or have ownership or control in some sense) of every ability that a human may have while being inside that human. A different reading of this word is possible though, and there are reasons to suggest that the word that could read "demon-possessed" could reasonably be translated as "to-be-demonized" (which does not include the term "possessed").

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"Demonized" can mean having a demon (that can later come out):
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Below you will find the descriptions listed above in detail. These descriptions are of people to whom demons were clearly described as COMING OUT. Verses in which the demons are said to COME OUT or be CAST OUT will also be listed with each account.

Biblical descriptions of people before having a demon cast out from them (in biblical order):

Being very violent:

There was: "two (men) being-demonized met Him, coming-out of the tombs. (They were) very violent, so-that no one (was) strong(-enough) to-pass through that way" (Matthew 8:28).

Later, it is described: "the demons were-begging Him, saying, “If YOU-ARE-CASTING us OUT, send us out into the herd (of) pigs”. And He-said (to) them, “Go!” And the (ones), HAVING-COME-OUT, went into the pigs" (Matthew 8:31-32).

Being mute:

It is written: "they-brought to Him (a) mute man being-demonized" (Matthew 9:32).

Later, it is described: "And the demon HAVING-BEEN-CAST-OUT, the mute (man) spoke" (Matthew 9:33).

Being blind and mute:

There was: "(a) blind and mute (man) being-demonized was-brought to Him. And He-cured him, so-that the mute (man was) speaking and seeing" (Matthew 12:22).

Later, Jesus described: "I AM-CASTING-OUT the demons in (the) Spirit (of) God" (Matthew 12:28).

Having seizures:

A man said: "Master, have-mercy-on my son, because he-has-seizures" (Matthew 17:15).

Later, it is described: "Jesus rebuked it, and the demon DEPARTED from him, and the boy was-cured from that hour. Then the disciples, having-come to Jesus in private, said, “For what reason were we not able TO CAST IT OUT?”" (Matthew 17:18-19).

Suffering badly by often falling into fire or water:

A man said: "Master, have-mercy-on my son, because he-has-seizures and is-suffering badly. For he often falls into the fire, and often into the water" (Matthew 17:15).

Having a dwelling place in the tombs:

There was: "(a) man with (an) unclean spirit met Him, out-of the tombs — who was-having (his) dwelling-place in the tombs" (Mark 5:2-3).

Later, it is described: "the unclean spirits, HAVING-COME-OUT" (Mark 5:13).

Having unusual great strength:

There was a man whom "no-one was-able to-bind him any-more, not even (with a) chain, because he often (had) been-bound (with) shackles and chains and the chains (had) been-torn-apart by him, and the shackles broken. And no-one was-strong (enough) to-subdue him" (Mark 5:4).

Later, it is described: "the unclean spirits, HAVING-COME-OUT" (Mark 5:13).

Crying out (continually):

There was a man whom "continually, (by) night and (by) day, in the tombs and in the mountains, he-was crying-out" (Mark 5:5).

Later, it is described: "the unclean spirits, HAVING-COME-OUT" (Mark 5:13).

Cutting oneself (continually):

There was a man whom "continually, (by) night and (by) day, in the tombs and in the mountains, he-was crying-out and cutting himself (with) stones" (Mark 5:5).

Later, it is described: "the unclean spirits, HAVING-COME-OUT" (Mark 5:13).

Not being sound minded:

There was a man implied as not being sound minded before his deliverance, as when some men found him being sound minded afterward, they were afraid: "they-come to Jesus, and see the (one) being-demonized sitting, having-been-clothed and being-sound-minded — the (one) having-had the “legion”. And they-became-afraid" (Mark 5:15).

It was described 2 verses earlier: "the unclean spirits, HAVING-COME-OUT" (Mark 5:13).

Being thrown to the ground:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You. And wherever it-overcomes him, it-throws-him-to-the-ground" (Mark 9:17-18).

Later, it is described: "Jesus, having-seen that (a) crowd is-running-together-upon (them), rebuked the unclean spirit, saying (to) it “Mute and deaf spirit, I command you — COME OUT-OF him and enter into him no-longer”. And having-cried-out, and having-convulsed (him) greatly, IT-CAME-OUT" (Mark 9:25-26).

Foaming at the mouth:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You. And wherever it-overcomes him, it-throws-him-to-the-ground, and he-foams-at-the-mouth" (Mark 9:17-18).

Grinding the teeth:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You. And wherever it-overcomes him, it-throws-him-to-the-ground, and he-foams-at-the-mouth and grinds (his) teeth" (Mark 9:17-18).

Becoming stiff:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You. And wherever it-overcomes him, it-throws-him-to-the-ground, and he-foams-at-the-mouth and grinds (his) teeth and becomes-stiff" (Mark 9:17-18).

Being in the synagogue:

It is written: "And in the synagogue there-was (a) man having (a) spirit (of an) unclean demon" (Luke 4:33).

Later, it is described: "the demon, having-thrown him down into (their) midst, CAME-OUT from him" (Luke 4:35).

Not dressed for a considerable time:

There was: "(a) certain man from the city met (Him), having demons. And (for a) considerable time he-did not put-on (a) garment" (Luke 8:27).

Later, it is described: "the demons, HAVING-COME-OUT from the man" (Luke 8:33).

Driven into desolate places:

There was a man about whom it was said: "he-was-being-driven by the demon into the desolate (places)" (Luke 8:29).

Later, it is described: "the demons, HAVING-COME-OUT from the man" (Luke 8:33).

Suddenly crying out:

It is written about the son of a man that: "(a) spirit takes him and he suddenly cries-out" (Luke 9:39).

Later, it is described: "I-begged Your disciples TO-CAST it OUT" (Luke 9:40), "And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit" (Luke 9:42).

Convulsing:

It is written about the son of a man that: "(a) spirit takes him and he suddenly cries-out. And it-convulses him, along with foam [at the mouth]" (Luke 9:39).

Later, it is described: "I-begged Your disciples TO-CAST it OUT" (Luke 9:40), "And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit" (Luke 9:42).

Being bruised:

It is written about the son of a man that: "(a) spirit takes him and he suddenly cries-out. And it-convulses him, along with foam [at the mouth]. And it-departs from him with difficulty, (while) bruising him" (Luke 9:39).

Later, it is described: "I-begged Your disciples TO-CAST it OUT" (Luke 9:40), "And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit" (Luke 9:42).

Practicing fortune telling (/divination):

There was a: "servant-girl having (a) python spirit met us, who was-bringing-about (a) large profit (to) her masters telling-fortunes" (Acts 16:16).

Later, it is described: "Paul, having-been-worked-up, and having-turned (to) the spirit, said, “I-command you in (the) name (of) Jesus Christ TO-DEPART from her” And IT WENT OUT (at) the very hour." (Acts 16:18).

Further biblical descriptions of people before having a demon cast out from them:

Men:

There was "(a) mute man being-demonized" (Matthew 9:32). Later, it is described: "the demon HAVING-BEEN-CAST-OUT, the mute (man) spoke" (Matthew 9:33).

There was "(a) man with (an) unclean spirit " (Mark 5:2). Later, it is described: "the unclean spirits, HAVING-COME-OUT" (Mark 5:13).

Women:

There were "some women who had-been cured from evil spirits and infirmities — Mary, the (one) being-called Magdalene, from whom seven demons HAD-COME-OUT" (Luke 8:2).

There was "servant-girl having (a) spirit (of) python" (Acts 16:16). Later, it is described: "Paul, having-been-worked-up, and having-turned (to) the spirit, said, “I-command you in (the) name (of) Jesus Christ TO-DEPART from her” And IT WENT OUT (at) the very hour." (Acts 16:18).

Children (little daughter & son):

There was a "little daughter was-having (an) unclean spirit" (Mark 7:25). Later, it is described: "she-found the child having-been-put on the bed, and the demon HAVING-GONE-OUT" (Mark 7:30).

There was "son having (a) mute spirit" (Mark 9:17) "From childhood" (Mark 9:21), who was described as a "child" (Mark 9:24). Later, it is described: "Jesus, having-seen that (a) crowd is-running-together-upon (them), rebuked the unclean spirit, saying (to) it “Mute and deaf spirit, I command you — COME OUT-OF him and enter into him no-longer”. And having-cried-out, and having-convulsed (him) greatly, IT-CAME-OUT" (Mark 9:25-26).

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