Luke 11:14

¶ And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.

And {G2532} he was {G2258} casting out {G1544} a devil {G1140}, and {G2532} it {G846} was {G2258} dumb {G2974}. And {G1161} it came to pass {G1096}, when the devil {G1140} was gone out {G1831}, the dumb {G2974} spake {G2980}; and {G2532} the people {G3793} wondered {G2296}.

He was expelling a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the man who had been mute spoke; and the people were astounded.

One day Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. And when the demon was gone, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowds were amazed,

And he was casting out a demon that was dumb. And it came to pass, when the demon was gone out, the dumb man spake; and the multitudes marvelled.

Luke 11:14 presents a powerful demonstration of Jesus Christ's divine authority and compassion. This verse recounts a specific miracle where Jesus confronts and expels an evil spirit that had rendered a man mute.

Context

This miracle occurs amidst Jesus' active ministry, where He consistently performed signs and wonders that authenticated His claims and revealed the nature of God's Kingdom. In Luke's Gospel, Jesus has just taught His disciples how to pray (the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-4) and emphasized the Father's willingness to give good gifts to those who ask (Luke 11:9-13). The casting out of this demon serves as a tangible illustration of God's active intervention and power in the world, setting the stage for the controversial accusations that immediately follow in Luke 11:15, where some onlookers accuse Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebub, the prince of devils.

Key Themes

  • Christ's Authority Over Evil: The primary message of this verse is Jesus' absolute authority over evil spirits and demonic forces. The demon's departure is immediate and effective, demonstrating that no spiritual power can withstand Him.
  • Deliverance and Restoration: The miracle is not merely about expelling a demon but about restoring the man's lost faculty. The fact that "the dumb spake" highlights Jesus' holistic healing, addressing both spiritual oppression and its physical manifestations.
  • Public Witness and Wonder: The people's reaction, "and the people wondered," underscores the undeniable nature of the miracle. It was a public demonstration of divine power that left onlookers astonished, even if some would later question its source.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV uses "dumb" for the man's condition. The original Greek word is kōphos (κωφός), which can mean both 'deaf' and 'mute'. In this context, the emphasis is clearly on the man's inability to speak, as his speech was restored. The term "devil" here is from the Greek daimonion (δαιμόνιον), referring to an evil spirit or demon, distinct from Satan (diabolos).

Practical Application

Luke 11:14 offers profound reassurance about Jesus' power to overcome spiritual darkness and bring freedom. For believers today, it reminds us that:

  • Jesus still delivers: His power to free individuals from various forms of spiritual bondage and oppression remains active.
  • God's power is evident: We should recognize and marvel at God's work in the world, even when it challenges our understanding or is met with skepticism.
  • Hope for the afflicted: For those suffering from any form of spiritual or physical affliction, this verse points to the compassionate and powerful Savior who brings healing and restoration.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Matthew 9:32

    As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

  • Matthew 9:34

    But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.

  • Matthew 12:22

    ¶ Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.

  • Matthew 12:24

    But when the Pharisees heard [it], they said, This [fellow] doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

  • Mark 7:32

    And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.

  • Mark 7:37

    And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

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