Mark 5:9
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.”
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.
λέγω
he says
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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 is
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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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εἰμί
we are.
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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ἐπερωτάω
He was asking
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ἐπερωτάω
to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek
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