Luke 8:38

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with Him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἐδέετο δὲ αὐτοῦ ὁ ἀνὴρ ἀφʼ οὗ ἐξεληλύθει τὰ δαιμόνια εἶναι σὺν αὐτῷ: ἀπέλυσεν δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ Ἰησοῦς, λέγων,

Transliteration

Edeeto de him the anēr from whom exelēlythei the daimonia einai with him: apelysen de him the Iēsous, legōn,

Grammar Details

• *Edeeto*: imperfect middle, 3rd singular - was begging/beseeching
• *de*: postpositive conjunction - but/and
• αὐτοῦ: genitive, masculine, singular - him/his
• *anēr*: nominative, masculine, singular - man
• *exelēlythei*: pluperfect active, 3rd singular - had gone out/departed
• *daimonia*: nominative, neuter, plural - demons
• *einai*: present infinitive - to be
• σὺν: preposition + dative - with
• αὐτῷ: dative, masculine, singular - him/to him
• *apelysen*: aorist active, 3rd singular - sent away/dismissed
• *Iēsous*: nominative, masculine, singular - Jesus
• *legōn*: present active participle, nominative, masculine, singular - saying

Word Meanings

• *Edeeto*: begged/beseeched/implored
• *anēr*: man/male person
• *exelēlythei*: had gone out/had departed/had exited
• *daimonia*: demons/evil spirits
• *einai*: to be/to remain/to stay
• *apelysen*: sent away/dismissed/released
• *legōn*: saying/speaking

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Now the man out of whom the demons had departed begged him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Then the man out of whom the devyls were departed besought him yt he myght be wt him: But Iesus sent him awaye sayinge:

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And the man out of who the deuels were departed, besought him, yt he might be with him. But Iesus sent him awaye, and sayde:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Then the man, out of whome the deuils were departed, besought him that hee might be with him: but Iesus sent him away, saying,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Then the man out of whom the deuyls were departed, besought hym that he myght be with hym. But Iesus sent hym away, saying:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And the man from whom the demons had gone forth was beseeching of him to be with him, and Jesus sent him away, saying,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But the man from whom the evil spirits had gone out had a great desire to be with him, but he sent him away, saying,

• World English Bible (2000)

  But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

Referenced Verses

• Mark 5:18-20 : 18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with Him. 19 But Jesus did not let him. Instead, He said, 'Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how He has shown you mercy.' 20 So the man went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone marveled.
• Luke 8:28 : 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, shouting in a loud voice, "What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me!"
• Luke 8:37 : 37 Then the whole crowd from the region of the Gadarenes begged Him to leave them, because they were overwhelmed with great fear. So He got into the boat and returned.
• Acts 9:13-16 : 13 Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. 14 And here he has authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name. 15 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for this man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before Gentiles, kings, and the sons of Israel. 16 For I will show him how much he must suffer for My name’s sake."
• Gal 1:23-24 : 23 They only heard the report: 'The one who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.' 24 And they glorified God because of me.
• Phil 1:23 : 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better;
• 1 Tim 1:13-16 : 13 Even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord overflowed abundantly along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost. 16 But for this reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the foremost of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
• Exod 12:25-27 : 25 When you enter the land that the LORD will give you as He promised, you are to observe this ceremony. 26 When your children ask you, 'What does this ceremony mean to you?' 27 You are to reply, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck the Egyptians and spared our homes.' Then the people bowed down and worshiped.
• Exod 13:8-9 : 8 On that day, you are to tell your son, 'It is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.' 9 And it shall be for you a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead, so that the law of the LORD may be in your mouth; for with a mighty hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt.
• Exod 13:14-16 : 14 In the future, when your son asks you, 'What does this mean?' say to him, 'With a mighty hand, the LORD brought us out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 15 When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn in Egypt, both human and animal. This is why I sacrifice to the LORD every male that first opens the womb and redeem every firstborn of my sons.' 16 It will be like a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead that the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand.
• Deut 10:20-21 : 20 Fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name. 21 He is your praise and He is your God, who has done great and awe-inspiring things for you, which your eyes have seen.
• Ps 27:4 : 4 One thing I have asked from the Lord; this I will seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.
• Ps 32:7 : 7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
• Ps 71:17-18 : 17 God, you have taught me from my youth, and to this day I declare your wondrous works. 18 Even when I am old and my hair turns gray, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come.
• Ps 78:3-6 : 3 Things we have heard and known, which our ancestors have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, but will tell the next generation the praises of the Lord, His strength, and the wonders He has done. 5 He established a testimony in Jacob and set a law in Israel, which He commanded our ancestors to teach their children, 6 so that the next generation would know them—children yet to be born—and in turn they would rise and tell their children,
• Ps 107:21-22 : 21 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His steadfast love and His wonderful deeds for mankind. 22 Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and tell of His works with shouts of joy.
• Ps 107:31-32 : 31 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His steadfast love and His wonderful deeds for mankind. 32 Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders.
• Ps 111:2-4 : 2 The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who take delight in them. 3 Splendor and majesty are His work, and His righteousness endures forever. 4 He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.
• Ps 116:12 : 12 What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?
• Ps 116:16 : 16 O Lord, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant; you have freed me from my chains.
• Ps 145:3-9 : 3 Great is the LORD and highly praised; his greatness is beyond understanding. 4 Generation after generation will praise your works and declare your mighty acts. 5 I will meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty and on your wondrous works. 6 They will speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will proclaim your greatness. 7 They will proclaim the memory of your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of your righteousness. 8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in steadfast love. 9 The LORD is good to all, and his compassion is over all he has made. 10 All your works will thank you, LORD, and your faithful ones will bless you. 11 They will speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power. 12 To make known to the children of man your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
• Isa 63:7-9 : 7 I will recount the LORD's kindnesses, the praises of the LORD, according to all the LORD has done for us—yes, the great goodness to the house of Israel, which he has granted them according to his compassion and the abundance of his steadfast love. 8 He said, "Surely they are my people, children who will not act falsely." And he became their Savior. 9 In all their distress, he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and compassion, he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. 10 Yet they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy, and he himself fought against them. 11 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses and his people: Where is the one who brought them up out of the sea, along with the shepherds of his flock? Where is the one who set his Holy Spirit among them, 12 who sent his glorious arm of power to be at Moses' right hand, who divided the waters before them to gain for himself an everlasting name, 13 who led them through the depths? Like a horse in open country, they did not stumble;