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Mark 5:5 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Mark 5:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 5 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.”
Mark 5:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 5:5
And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. This verse vividly depicts the demonic torment's severity and constancy. The phrase 'always, night and day' (διὰ παντὸς νυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας, dia pantos nyktos kai hēmeras) emphasizes relentless, unceasing suffering—no rest, no relief, no escape. The man's location 'in the mountains and in the tombs' (ἐν τοῖς ὄρεσιν καὶ ἐν τοῖς μνήμασιν, en tois oresin kai en tois mnēmasin) indicates complete social isolation and ceremonial uncleanness (tombs were ritually defiling).'Crying' (κράζων, kra...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 5:5
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“and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lances”
“and struck Job with painful sores from the sole of his foot to his head.”
“the devil”