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Matthew 8:29–31

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Matthew 8:29

29And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

Matthew 8:30

30And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding.

Matthew 8:31

31So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:29

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

torment

Extreme pain or anguish; something that causes severe distress; also to afflict or distress greatly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:30

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good

That which is right, beneficial, pleasing, useful, or morally upright.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

feeding

Giving or taking food; nourishing, tending, grazing, or supplying what sustains.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:31

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

devils

Evil spirits opposed to God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

besought

To beseech: to ask earnestly, implore, or entreat.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

suffer

To bear, undergo, or endure pain, loss, or hardship; also to allow or permit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 29

  1. Mark 1:24
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  2. Luke 4:34
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  3. James 2:19
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  4. Mark 5:7
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  5. Luke 8:28
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From verse 30

  1. Leviticus 11:7
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  2. Deuteronomy 14:8
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  3. Isaiah 65:3–4
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  4. Mark 5:11
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  5. Isaiah 66:3
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From verse 31

  1. Revelation 20:1–2
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  2. Luke 8:30–33
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  3. Mark 5:12
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  4. Revelation 12:12
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  5. Mark 5:7
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