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Mark 7:30
Bible Versions
And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.
She went back home and found the child lying on the couch, the demon gone.
And she went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon was gone.
And she went away unto her house, and found the child laid upon the bed, and the demon gone out.
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John 4:50
Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. -
John 4:52
Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. -
1 John 3:8
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
Mark 7:30 provides the conclusive and triumphant end to the remarkable encounter between Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman. This verse describes the woman’s return home and the confirmation of her daughter’s healing, a powerful demonstration of faith and divine authority.
Context
This verse follows a profound interaction in the region of Tyre and Sidon, Gentile territory, where Jesus had sought a measure of privacy (Mark 7:24). A Gentile woman, identified as Syrophoenician, approached Him with an urgent plea for her demon-possessed daughter. Despite Jesus' initial testing response, which seemed to prioritize the "children's bread" (Israel) over "dogs" (Gentiles), her humble and persistent faith prevailed. She cleverly responded that even "the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs" (Mark 7:28). Impressed by her great faith, Jesus declared that the demon had left her daughter. Mark 7:30 confirms the immediate and complete fulfillment of that word.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insight
The Greek word for "devil" here is daimonion (δαιμόνιον), which specifically refers to a demon or evil spirit, not Satan himself. The phrase "gone out" (Greek: exelthonta) emphasizes the complete and decisive expulsion of the evil entity, signifying a thorough and undeniable deliverance from its influence.
Practical Application
Mark 7:30 encourages believers to trust in the unseen power of Jesus' word. Just as the Syrophoenician woman believed without immediate physical evidence, we are called to have faith in Christ's declarations and promises. This verse reminds us that God's power is not limited by distance or circumstances and that persistent faith, even in challenging situations, can bring about profound and immediate transformation. It also underscores the compassionate heart of Jesus, who responds to genuine faith regardless of background, offering hope and life in abundance.