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Matthew 12:43 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 12:43 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 43 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Return of an Unclean Spirit
“When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.”
Matthew 12:43 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 12:43
When the unclean spirit is gone out (τὸ ἀκάθαρτον πνεῦμα ἐξέλθῃ, to akatharton pneuma exelthē)—Jesus transitions from condemning unbelief to warning against mere reformation without regeneration. The akatharton pneuma ('unclean spirit') represents demonic possession, but the parable applies to any spiritual cleansing without filling by God's Spirit.Walketh through dry places (διέρχεται δι' ἀνύδρων τόπων, dierchetai di' anydrōn topōn)—Ancient belief held that demons inhabited waterless, desolate regions (cf. Isaiah 13:21; 34:14). The spirit seeks anapausis (ἀνάπαυσις, 'rest') but finds none—dem...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:43
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“when he has gone out of the man”
“he cried out”
“they cried out”
“he said”
“the days come”
“Where have you come from? Satan answered Yahweh”
“walks around like a roaring lion”
“and the tongue of the mute will sing; for waters will break out in the wilderness”
“and springs in the midst of the valleys. I will make the wilderness a pool of water”
“These waters issue forth toward the eastern region”