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Mark 5:3 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Mark 5:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 5 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:”
Mark 5:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 5:3
The demoniac's dwelling 'in the tombs' emphasizes isolation and death-association. The detail 'no man could bind him, no, not with chains' stresses supernatural strength. Human restraints failed—physical bondage couldn't contain spiritual problem. This demonstrates demonic oppression's power and human helplessness apart from Christ. The emphatic 'no man...no, not with chains' (οὐδὲ...οὐδὲ) shows repeated, failed attempts. Society tried controlling symptoms without addressing spiritual cause. Only Christ can liberate from demonic bondage. The imagery foreshadows Jesus binding 'strong man' (Sata...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 5:3
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“and lodge in the secret places; who eat pig's flesh”
“and bound with chains and fetters. Breaking the bands apart”
“and gives it to whoever he will.”
“it throws him down”