Mark 3:27

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Furthermore, no one can break into a strong man's house and make off with his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. After that, he can ransack his house.

Berean Standard Bible:

Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.

American Standard Version:

But no one can enter into the house of the strong man, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

No man{G3762} can{G3756}{G1410} enter{G1525} into{G1519} a strong man's{G2478} house{G3614}, and spoil{G1283} his{G846} goods{G4632}, except{G3362} he will{G1210} first{G4412} bind{G1210} the strong man{G2478}; and{G2532} then{G5119} he will spoil{G1283} his{G846} house{G3614}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Isaiah 49:24

  • ¶ Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?

Isaiah 49:26

  • And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD [am] thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

Matthew 12:29

  • Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

Luke 11:21

  • When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

Luke 11:23

  • He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

Ephesians 6:10

  • ¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Ephesians 6:13

  • Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

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Commentary for Mark 3:27

Mark 3:27 is a verse where Jesus speaks in a parable to explain the source of his power to cast out demons, which was a point of contention among the religious leaders of the time. They had accused him of being in league with Beelzebub, the prince of demons, suggesting that Jesus was using demonic power to perform his exorcisms.

In this verse, Jesus uses the imagery of a strong man's house to illustrate his point. The "strong man" represents Satan, who is in control of his "house," or domain, which includes those who are possessed by demons. Jesus explains that no one can enter the strong man's house and plunder his possessions—symbolic of rescuing individuals from Satan's influence—unless they first overpower and bind the strong man. In essence, Jesus is asserting that he cannot be in league with Satan because he is overpowering Satan's domain by casting out demons, which is evidence of the in-breaking of God's kingdom.

The historical context of this verse is set within the ministry of Jesus in first-century Palestine, a time when illnesses, particularly those with mental or neurological symptoms, were often attributed to demonic possession. Jesus' ability to heal and cast out demons was a significant aspect of his ministry, demonstrating his authority and the presence of the Kingdom of God. This verse underscores the themes of spiritual warfare, the authority of Jesus over evil, and the redemptive work he came to accomplish, which involved liberating people from the power of Satan.

In summary, Mark 3:27 is a parabolic teaching that asserts Jesus' power comes from God and not from Satan. It emphasizes Jesus' authority over demonic forces and his mission to free people from spiritual bondage, thereby inaugurating the Kingdom of God in opposition to the kingdom of darkness.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G3762
    There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐδείς
    Transliteration: oudeís
    Pronunciation: oo-den'
    Description: from οὐδέ and εἷς; not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing:--any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought.
  2. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  3. Strong's Number: G1410
    There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δύναμαι
    Transliteration: dýnamai
    Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
    Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
  4. Strong's Number: G1525
    There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
    Transliteration: eisérchomai
    Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
    Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
  5. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  6. Strong's Number: G2478
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἰσχυρός
    Transliteration: ischyrós
    Pronunciation: is-khoo-ros'
    Description: from ἰσχύς; forcible (literally or figuratively):--boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant.
  7. Strong's Number: G3614
    There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οἰκία
    Transliteration: oikía
    Pronunciation: oy-kee'-ah
    Description: from οἶκος; properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics):--home, house(-hold).
  8. Strong's Number: G1283
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διαρπάζω
    Transliteration: diarpázō
    Pronunciation: dee-ar-pad'-zo
    Description: from διά and ἁρπάζω; to seize asunder, i.e. plunder:--spoil.
  9. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  10. Strong's Number: G4632
    There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σκεῦος
    Transliteration: skeûos
    Pronunciation: skyoo'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively [specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband]):--goods, sail, stuff, vessel.
  11. Strong's Number: G3362
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐὰν μή
    Transliteration: eàn mḗ
    Pronunciation: eh-an' may
    Description: i.e. ἐάν and μή; if not, i.e. unless:--X before, but, except, if, no, (if, + whosoever) not.
  12. Strong's Number: G1210
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέω
    Transliteration: déō
    Pronunciation: deh'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively):--bind, be in bonds, knit, tie, wind. See also δεῖ, δέομαι.
  13. Strong's Number: G4412
    There are 61 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρῶτον
    Transliteration: prōton
    Pronunciation: pro'-ton
    Description: neuter of πρῶτος as adverb (with or without ὁ); firstly (in time, place, order, or importance):--before, at the beginning, chiefly (at, at the) first (of all).
  14. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  15. Strong's Number: G5119
    There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τότε
    Transliteration: tóte
    Pronunciation: tot'-eh
    Description: from (the neuter of) ὁ and ὅτε; the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution):--that time, then.