Mark 9:25

When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, [Thou] dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

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When Yeshua saw that the crowd was closing in on them, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, "You deaf and dumb spirit! I command you: come out of him, and never go back into him again!"

When Jesus saw that a crowd had come running, He rebuked the unclean spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” He said, “I command you to come out and never enter him again.”

And when Jesus saw that a multitude came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

Mark 9:25 KJV Commentary: Jesus's Decisive Authority Over a Deaf and Dumb Spirit

Mark 9:25 captures a powerful moment in Jesus's ministry, demonstrating His supreme authority over demonic forces. This verse is part of the dramatic account of Jesus healing a boy afflicted by a demon that rendered him mute and deaf, a case that had previously baffled Jesus's own disciples.

Context

Prior to this verse, the disciples had attempted and failed to cast out this particular demon (Mark 9:18). This failure led to a moment of despair for the boy's father and a lament from Jesus about the generation's unbelief. As Jesus was speaking with the father, asking about the duration of the boy's suffering, the demon caused the boy to convulse violently, foaming at the mouth. It was at this critical juncture, as a crowd quickly gathered, that Jesus intervened with immediate and absolute power.

Key Themes

  • Jesus's Unquestionable Authority: This verse powerfully illustrates Jesus's complete dominion over evil spirits. His command is direct, precise, and irresistible, underscoring His divine power.
  • The Nature of Demonic Oppression: The description "dumb and deaf spirit" highlights the specific, debilitating symptoms caused by this particular demon. It wasn't the boy who was inherently dumb and deaf, but the spirit that afflicted him in this manner.
  • The Efficacy of Jesus's Word: Jesus does not engage in a prolonged struggle or ritual; His word alone is sufficient. He simply "rebuked" the spirit and issued a direct command for it to leave and never return. This echoes His power over natural elements and disease, demonstrating that all creation, seen and unseen, responds to His voice.
  • Finality and Deliverance: The command "enter no more into him" signifies a permanent and complete deliverance. This assures the father, and us, of the absolute victory Jesus provides over spiritual bondage.

Linguistic Insights

The term "foul spirit" translates from the Greek pneuma akatharton (πνεῦμα ἀκάθαρτον), meaning an "unclean spirit." This is a common biblical term for demons, emphasizing their defiling and impure nature, which stands in stark contrast to God's holiness. Jesus's address, "Thou dumb and deaf spirit," is a direct confrontation with the specific manifestation of the demon's power, highlighting the exact affliction it caused the boy. The phrase "I charge thee" comes from the Greek epitassō (ἐπιτάσσω), which signifies a strong, authoritative command, reinforcing Jesus's absolute power and right to issue such an order.

Practical Application and Reflection

Mark 9:25 offers profound reassurance regarding Jesus's power. For believers today, it reminds us that:

  • Jesus is Sovereign: No spiritual force, no matter how entrenched or debilitating, can withstand the authority of Jesus Christ. This offers immense comfort and hope in the face of spiritual attacks or oppression.
  • Hope for the Afflicted: Just as Jesus brought immediate and complete healing to the boy, He continues to offer liberation from various forms of bondage, whether spiritual, emotional, or physical. This story is a powerful testament to the truth that all things are possible to him who believes.
  • Trust in His Word: Jesus's simple, authoritative command teaches us to rely on the power of His word. We can stand on His promises and His victory over evil.

This passage encourages us to bring our deepest needs and most challenging situations to Jesus, confident in His ability to deliver and restore.

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.

  • Acts 16:18

    And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

  • Mark 9:15

    And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to [him] saluted him.

  • Matthew 17:18

    And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.

  • Luke 9:42

    And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare [him]. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

  • Isaiah 35:5

    ¶ Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

  • Isaiah 35:6

    Then shall the lame [man] leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

  • Matthew 9:32

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

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