Matthew 8:32

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"All right, go!" he told them. So they came out and went into the pigs, whereupon the entire herd rushed down the hillside into the lake and drowned.

Berean Standard Bible:

“Go!” He told them. So they came out and went into the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and died in the waters.

American Standard Version:

And he said unto them, Go. And they came out, and went into the swine: and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep into the sea, and perished in the waters.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} he said^{G2036} unto them^{G846}, Go^{G5217}. And^{G1161} when they were come out^{G1831}, they went^{G565} into^{G1519} the herd^{G34} of swine^{G5519}: and^{G2532}, behold^{G2400}, the whole^{G3956} herd^{G34} of swine^{G5519} ran violently^{G3729} down^{G2596} a steep place^{G2911} into^{G1519} the sea^{G2281}, and^{G2532} perished^{G599} in^{G1722} the waters^{G5204}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Mark 5:13

And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

Acts 4:28

For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

Luke 8:33

Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.

Acts 2:23

Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

Revelation 20:7

And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,

1 Kings 22:22

And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade [him], and prevail also: go forth, and do so.

Job 1:10

Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.

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Commentary for Matthew 8:32

Matthew 8:32 is part of the narrative where Jesus encounters two men possessed by demons in the region of the Gadarenes (also known as the Gerasenes or Gergesenes, depending on the manuscript). This event occurs shortly after Jesus has calmed a storm on the Sea of Galilee, demonstrating his authority over nature. The demon-possessed men are so fierce that no one can pass by them, and they beg Jesus to send them into a herd of swine grazing nearby.

In this verse, Jesus commands the demons to leave the men, and they obey, entering the swine. The subsequent actions—the herd rushing down a steep bank and drowning in the sea—dramatically illustrate the destructive nature of the demons and the power of Jesus' authority. The loss of the swine would have been economically significant to the local people, which may explain the subsequent reaction of the townspeople, who ask Jesus to leave their region (Matthew 8:34).

The themes present in this verse include the power of Jesus over the spiritual realm, the reality of the demonic in the Gospel narrative, and the contrast between the value of human souls and material possessions. Historically, the presence of a herd of swine indicates that the area included non-Jewish inhabitants, as pigs were considered unclean by Jewish dietary laws. This detail, along with the geographical setting, reflects the diverse cultural context of Jesus' ministry and the inclusive nature of his mission. The dramatic expulsion of the demons and their self-destruction also serves as a powerful sign to the onlookers of the superiority of Jesus' divine authority over the forces of evil.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

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.
Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
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.
Strong's Number: G5217
There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑπάγω
Transliteration: hypágō
Pronunciation: hoop-ag'-o
Description: from ὑπό and ἄγω; to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively:--depart, get hence, go (a-)way.
Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Strong's Number: G1831
There are 216 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξέρχομαι
Transliteration: exérchomai
Pronunciation: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from ἐκ and ἔρχομαι; to issue (literally or figuratively):--come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
Strong's Number: G565
There are 2564 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπέρχομαι
Transliteration: apérchomai
Pronunciation: ap-erkh'-om-ahee
Description: from ἀπό and ἔρχομαι; to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively:--come, depart, go (aside, away, back, out, … ways), pass away, be past.
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).
Strong's Number: G34
There are 1427 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγέλη
Transliteration: agélē
Pronunciation: ag-el'-ay
Description: from ἄγω (compare ἄγγελος); a drove:--herd.
Strong's Number: G5519
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χοῖρος
Transliteration: choîros
Pronunciation: khoy'-ros
Description: of uncertain derivation; a hog:--swine.
Strong's Number: G2400
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἰδού
Transliteration: idoú
Pronunciation: id-oo'
Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Strong's Number: G3729
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁρμάω
Transliteration: hormáō
Pronunciation: hor-mah'-o
Description: from ὁρμή; to start, spur or urge on, i.e. (reflexively) to dash or plunge:--run (violently), rush.
Strong's Number: G2596
There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κατά
Transliteration: katá
Pronunciation: kat-ah'
Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Strong's Number: G2911
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κρημνός
Transliteration: krēmnós
Pronunciation: krame-nos'
Description: from κρεμάννυμι; overhanging, i.e. a precipice:--steep place.
Strong's Number: G2281
There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θάλασσα
Transliteration: thálassa
Pronunciation: thal'-as-sah
Description: probably prolonged from ἅλς; the sea (genitive case or specially):--sea.
Strong's Number: G599
There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀποθνήσκω
Transliteration: apothnḗskō
Pronunciation: ap-oth-nace'-ko
Description: from ἀπό and θνήσκω; to die off (literally or figuratively):--be dead, death, die, lie a-dying, be slain (X with).
Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Strong's Number: G5204
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὕδωρ
Transliteration: hýdōr
Pronunciation: hoo'-dat-os
Description: from the base of ὑετός; water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively:--water.

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