Luke 8:30
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.”
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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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εἰσέρχομαι
were entered
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εἰσέρχομαι
To enter, to go in, to come in. Eiserchomai. Enter through the narrow gate. The narrow gate requires humility. Pride cannot fit through it. Only those who bow can enter.
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ὄνομα
name
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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λέγω
saying:
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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πολύς
many
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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τίς
What
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τίς
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
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λεγεών
Legion;
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λεγεών
a "legion", i.e. Roman regiment (figuratively)
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ἔπω
he said;
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ἔπω
to speak or say (by word or writing)
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ἐπερωτάω
Asked
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ἐπερωτάω
to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek
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