King James Version

What Does Mark 7:30 Mean?

Mark 7:30 in the King James Version says “And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed. — study this verse from Mark chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.

Mark 7:30 · KJV


Context

28

And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.

29

And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.

30

And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.

31

And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.

32

And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
She found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed—The mother witnesses the fulfilled promise. The daughter rests peacefully, no longer tormented. The Greek perfect participle emphasizes complete, permanent departure—exactly as Jesus declared. This demonstrates Christ's word reliability: He spoke deliverance, the woman believed, reality confirmed His promise. This models Christian faith—believing promises unseen, trusting Christ's word accomplishes what it declares. The transformation from torment to peace pictures salvation's effect—Christ's word liberates from spiritual bondage, replacing Satan's tyranny with God's peace.

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Historical & Cultural Context

First-century demonic possession manifested physically—convulsions, violence, self-harm. The daughter's peaceful repose signaled complete liberation. That Jesus healed without elaborate ritual contrasts with Jewish and pagan exorcism practices requiring complex incantations. His simple word sufficed—demonstrating messianic authority over all spiritual powers.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does finding Jesus's promise fulfilled strengthen trust in God's Word when you cannot yet see results?
  2. What does the daughter's peaceful rest reveal about Christ's salvation—partial or complete, temporary or permanent?
  3. Where do you need to believe Christ's word of liberation before seeing visible evidence?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 17 words
καὶ1 of 17

And

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἀπελθοῦσα2 of 17

when she was come

G565

to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively

εἰς3 of 17

to

G1519

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὸν4 of 17
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

οἶκον5 of 17

house

G3624

a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

αὐτῆς6 of 17
G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

εὗρεν7 of 17

she found

G2147

to find (literally or figuratively)

τὸ8 of 17
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δαιμόνιον9 of 17

the devil

G1140

a daemonic being; by extension a deity

ἐξεληλυθός10 of 17

gone out

G1831

to issue (literally or figuratively)

καὶ11 of 17

And

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τὴν12 of 17
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

θυγατερα13 of 17

her daughter

G2364

a female child, or (by hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)

βεβλημένην14 of 17

laid

G906

to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)

ἐπὶ15 of 17

upon

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

τὴς16 of 17
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

κλίνης17 of 17

the bed

G2825

a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating)


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Mark. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Mark 7:30 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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