Casting out demons: descriptions of manifestations before, during and after

Before, during and after that a demon is CAST OUT, manifestations can happen.

Before:

Before a demon is about to COME OUT, the Bible includes descriptions such as:

The person with a demon sees the other person from a distance (Mark 5:6).

The person with a demon is convulsed by the demon when seeing the other person (Mark 9:20).

The person with a demon runs to the other person (Mark 5:6).

The person with a demon meets the other person (Matthew 8:28).

The person with a demon prostrates himself before the other person (Mark 5:6).

The person with a demon falls before the other person (Luke 8:28).

The person with a demon falls on the ground (Mark 9:20).

The person with a demon is thrown to the ground by the demon when the other person approaches (Luke 9:42).

The person with a demon is convulsed by the demon when the other person approaches (Luke 9:42).

The person with a demon is rolling on the ground (Mark 9:20).

The person with a demon is foaming at the mouth (Mark 9:20).

The person with a demon is crying out (Matthew 8:29).

The person with a demon is crying out something with a loud voice (Luke 4:33-34).

The person with a demon is saying things with a loud voice to the other person (Luke 8:28).

The person with a demon is saying things to the other person (Matthew 8:29).

The demons are saying things to the other person (Matthew 8:31).

The demons are begging the other person (Matthew 8:31).

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 16:18).

During:

When a demon is COMING OUT (that is, while the demon is COMING OUT of the person), the Bible includes descriptions such as:

The demons are saying something (Luke 4:41).

The demons are shouting (Luke 4:41).

The demons are shouting with a loud voice (Acts 8:7).

The demon is calling out with a loud voice (Mark 5:6).

The demon is crying out (Mark 9:25-26).

The person with a demon is convulsed by the demon (Mark 5:6).

The person with a demon is convulsed greatly by the demon (Mark 9:25-26).

The person with a demon is thrown down by the demon without being hurt at all (Luke 4:35).

There are also several accounts not describing any manifestation when a demon is coming out, as for example it is written: "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. And her masters, having-seen that their hope (of) profit went-out, having-taken-hold-of Paul and Silas, dragged (them) into the marketplace before the rulers" (Acts 16:18-19).

After:

Just after that a demon CAME OUT, the Bible includes descriptions such as:

The person who had a demon and was mute can now speak (Matthew 9:32-33).

The person who had a demon and was mute and blind can now speak and see (Matthew 12:22).

The person who had a demon is cured (Matthew 17:18).

The person who had a demon becomes as if dead (Mark 9:26).

There are also several accounts not describing any manifestation after a demon came out, as for example it is written: "He-cast-out many demons, and was not permitting the demons to-speak, because they-knew Him. And having-arisen early-in-the-morning, very (late) at-night, He-went-out and went-away to (a) desolate place, and was-praying there" (Mark 1:34-35).

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 manifestations when a demon is coming out (in biblical order):

The person with a demon meets the other person:

It is written: "two (men) being-demonized met Him" (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).

The person with a demon is crying out:

It is written: "two (men) being-demonized met Him" (Matthew 8:28), "And behold — they-cried-out, saying, “What do we have to do with You, Son (of) God? Did-You-come here to-torment us before (the) time?”" (Matthew 8:29).

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).

The person with a demon is saying things to the other person:

It is written: "two (men) being-demonized met Him" (Matthew 8:28), "And behold — they-cried-out, saying, “What do we have to do with You, Son (of) God? Did-You-come here to-torment us before (the) time?”" (Matthew 8:29).

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).

The demons are begging the other person:

It is written: "two (men) being-demonized met Him" (Matthew 8:28), "And the demons were-begging Him, saying, “If YOU-ARE-CASTING us OUT, send us out into the herd (of) pigs”." (Matthew 8:31).

Later, it is described: "And He-said (to) them, “Go!” And the (ones), HAVING-COME-OUT, went into the pigs" (Matthew 8:31-32).

The demons are saying things to the other person:

It is written: "two (men) being-demonized met Him" (Matthew 8:28), "And the demons were-begging Him, saying, “If YOU-ARE-CASTING us OUT, send us out into the herd (of) pigs”." (Matthew 8:31).

Later, it is described: "And He-said (to) them, “Go!” And the (ones), HAVING-COME-OUT, went into the pigs" (Matthew 8:31-32).

The person with a demon sees the other person from a distance:

It is written: "(a) man with (an) unclean spirit" (Mark 5:2), "having-seen Jesus from (a) distance, he-ran and prostrated (himself before) Him" (Mark 5:6).

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

The person with a demon runs to the other person:

It is written: "(a) man with (an) unclean spirit" (Mark 5:2), "having-seen Jesus from (a) distance, he-ran and prostrated (himself before) Him" (Mark 5:6).

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

The person with a demon prostrates himself before the other person:

It is written: "(a) man with (an) unclean spirit" (Mark 5:2), "having-seen Jesus from (a) distance, he-ran and prostrated (himself before) Him" (Mark 5:6).

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

The person with a demon is convulsed by the demon when seeing the other person:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You" (Mark 9:17), "And they-brought him to Him. And having-seen Him, the spirit immediately convulsed him" (Mark 9:20).

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).

The person with a demon falls on the ground:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You" (Mark 9:17), "And they-brought him to Him. And having-seen Him, the spirit immediately convulsed him. And having-fallen on the ground, he-was-rolling (himself while) foaming-at-the-mouth" (Mark 9:20).

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).

The person with a demon is rolling on the ground:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You" (Mark 9:17), "And they-brought him to Him. And having-seen Him, the spirit immediately convulsed him. And having-fallen on the ground, he-was-rolling (himself while) foaming-at-the-mouth" (Mark 9:20).

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).

The person with a demon is foaming at the mouth:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You" (Mark 9:17), "And they-brought him to Him. And having-seen Him, the spirit immediately convulsed him. And having-fallen on the ground, he-was-rolling (himself while) foaming-at-the-mouth" (Mark 9:20).

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).

The person with a demon is crying out something with a loud voice:

It is written: "And in the synagogue there-was (a) man having (a) spirit (of an) unclean demon. And he-cried-out (with a) loud voice, “Let(-us)-alone! What do we have to do with You, Jesus from-Nazareth? Did-You-come to-destroy us? I-know You, Who You are: the Holy (One of) God!”" (Luke 4:33-34).

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

The person with a demon falls before the other person:

It is written: "(a) certain man from the city met (Him), having demons" (Luke 8:27), "having-seen Jesus, having-cried-out, he-fell-before Him" (Luke 8:28).

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

The person with a demon is saying things with a loud voice to the other person:

It is written: "(a) certain man from the city met (Him), having demons" (Luke 8:27), "having-seen Jesus, having-cried-out, he-fell-before Him and said (with a) loud voice, “What do I have to do with you, Jesus, Son (of) the Most-High God? I-beg You, do not torment me”" (Luke 8:28).

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

The person with a demon is thrown to the ground by the demon when the other person approaches:

It is written about the son of a man that: "(a) spirit takes him and he suddenly cries-out" (Luke 9:39). Then Jesus comes "And while he (was) still approaching, the demon threw him to-the-ground and convulsed (him)" (Luke 9:42).

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

The person with a demon is convulsed by the demon when the other person approaches:

It is written about the son of a man that: "(a) spirit takes him and he suddenly cries-out" (Luke 9:39). Then Jesus comes "And while he (was) still approaching, the demon threw him to-the-ground and convulsed (him)" (Luke 9:42).

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

Biblical descriptions of manifestations when a demon is coming out (in biblical order):

The person with a demon is convulsed by the demon:

It is written: "there-was (a) man in their synagogue with (an) unclean spirit" (Mark 1:23), "And the unclean spirit, having-convulsed him and called-out (with a) loud voice, CAME-OUT of him" (Mark 1:26).

The demon is calling out with a loud voice:

It is written: "there-was (a) man in their synagogue with (an) unclean spirit" (Mark 1:23), "And the unclean spirit, having-convulsed him and called-out (with a) loud voice, CAME-OUT of him" (Mark 1:26).

The demon is crying out:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You" (Mark 9:17), "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).

The person with a demon is convulsed greatly by the demon:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You" (Mark 9:17), "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).

The person with a demon is thrown down by the demon without being hurt at all:

It is written: "And in the synagogue there-was (a) man having (a) spirit (of an) unclean demon" (Luke 4:33) and later: "the demon, having-thrown him down into (their) midst, CAME-OUT from him, not having-hurt him at all" (Luke 4:35).

The demons are shouting:

It is written: "demons also WERE-COMING-OUT from many, shouting, and saying that “You are the Christ, the Son (of) God!”" (Luke 4:41).

The demons are saying something:

It is written: "demons also WERE-COMING-OUT from many, shouting, and saying that “You are the Christ, the Son (of) God!”" (Luke 4:41).

The demons are shouting with a loud voice:

It is written: "many (of) the (ones) having unclean spirits — THEY-WERE-COMING-OUT (while) shouting (with a) loud voice" (Acts 8:7).

Biblical descriptions of manifestations after a demon came out (in biblical order):

The person who had a demon and was mute can now speak:

It is written: "they-brought to Him (a) mute man being-demonized. And the demon HAVING-BEEN-CAST-OUT, the mute (man) spoke" (Matthew 9:32-33).

The person who had a demon and was mute and blind can now speak and see:

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).

The person who had a demon is cured:

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

The person who had a demon becomes as if dead:

It is written: "I-brought my son having (a) mute spirit to You" (Mark 9:17), "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. And he-became as if dead, so-that the majority (were) saying that “He-died”. But Jesus, having-taken hold-of his hand, raised him. And he-stood-up" (Mark 9:25-26).

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