Mark 5:7

And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, [thou] Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

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and screamed at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Yeshua, Son of God Ha`Elyon? I implore you in God's name! Don't torture me!"

And he shouted in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You before God not to torture me!”

and crying out with a loud voice, he saith, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I adjure thee by God, torment me not.

Commentary on Mark 5:7 KJV

This verse captures a dramatic moment during Jesus' ministry, specifically his encounter with a man severely afflicted by a legion of demons. The demons, speaking through the man, immediately recognize Jesus and cry out, revealing their awareness of His divine identity and authority.

Context

This verse is part of the narrative found in Mark chapter 5, detailing Jesus' journey across the Sea of Galilee to the region of the Gerasenes (or Gadarenes). Upon landing, Jesus is immediately met by a man living in the tombs, possessed by many unclean spirits. Before Jesus even commands them, the demons react with terror and recognition, leading to this outcry.

Key Themes

  • Recognition of Jesus' Identity: Even demonic forces acknowledge Jesus as the "Son of the most high God." This highlights His divine nature and supreme authority, even from the mouths of His adversaries.
  • Demonic Fear and Anticipation of Judgment: The plea "torment me not" reveals the demons' understanding that Jesus possesses the power to judge and inflict suffering upon them. They fear His presence and power.
  • Spiritual Authority of Jesus: The encounter underscores Jesus' absolute dominion over all spiritual powers, good and evil. His mere presence causes the demons to cry out and beg.
  • The Reality of Spiritual Conflict: The passage vividly portrays the ongoing battle between God's kingdom and the forces of darkness, with Jesus standing as the ultimate victor.

Linguistic Insights

The title "Son of the most high God" (Greek: huios tou theou tou hupsistou) is a significant declaration, especially coming from a demon. "Most high God" is a title (like the Hebrew El Elyon) used in the Old Testament, emphasizing God's supreme sovereignty. The phrase "What have I to do with thee?" (Greek: Ti emoi kai soi) is an idiom expressing a desire for separation or opposition, essentially meaning "Why are you interfering with me?" or "Leave me alone." The term "torment" (Greek: basanizo) implies suffering or punishment, often associated with future judgment or testing.

Reflection and Application

This verse offers profound assurance regarding Jesus' power. We see that even powerful spiritual entities recognize His authority and fear His judgment. This truth provides comfort for believers facing spiritual opposition, reminding us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but our Lord Jesus Christ holds ultimate power over all such forces. The demons' plea serves as an involuntary testimony to Jesus' divine nature and His future role as judge, reinforcing the truth that He is indeed the Son of the Most High God.

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 8:29

    And, 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?

  • Acts 16:17

    The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

  • Jude 1:6

    And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.

  • Matthew 26:63

    But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

  • Matthew 4:3

    And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

  • Revelation 12:12

    ¶ Therefore rejoice, [ye] heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

  • Luke 8:28

    When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, [thou] Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.

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