Luke 8:27
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.”
χρόνος
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
δαιμόνιον
demons.
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δαιμόνιον
Demon, evil spirit. Daimonion. The seventy returned with joy saying Lord even the demons submit to us in your name. Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
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πόλις
city
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πόλις
City, town. Polis. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. The church is meant to be visible. Its light is for the community around it. Hide nothing. Let it shine.
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γῆ
land
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γῆ
Earth, land, soil, ground. Ge. The earth is the LORD's and everything in it. Creation belongs to its Creator. We are stewards not owners of what God has made.
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μένω
was abiding
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μένω
To abide, to remain, to stay. Meno. Abide in Me and I in you. Abiding is not a feeling. It is a choice. Stay connected to the vine and fruit is inevitable.
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ἔχω
is having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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οἰκία
a house
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οἰκία
A house, a household, a family dwelling. In My Father's house are many rooms. Your eternal home is being prepared by Jesus Himself right now.
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ἐνδύω
was wearing
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ἐνδύω
To put on, to clothe oneself. Put on the Lord Jesus Christ. Wear Him like a garment. Let His character cover every part of your life.
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μνῆμα
tombs.
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μνῆμα
A tomb, a memorial. They buried Him in a tomb. But the tomb could not hold Him. Every tomb Jesus enters He walks out of.
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ἱκανός
a long
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ἱκανός
competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
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ὑπαντάω
met
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ὑπαντάω
to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with
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ἐξέρχομαι
Having gone forth
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ἐξέρχομαι
to issue (literally or figuratively)
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τὶς
certain
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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ἱμάτιον
clothing
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ἱμάτιον
a dress (inner or outer)
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