Luke 8:30

And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 8:30

BSB

"What is your name?" Jesus asked. "Legion," he replied, because many demons had gone into him.

AKJV

And Jesus asked him, saying, What is your name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.

CPDV

Then Jesus questioned him, saying, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion," because many demons had entered into him.

ERV

And Jesus asked him, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many devils were entered into him.

NHEB

Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" He said, "Legion," for many demons had entered into him.

SMT

And Jesus asked him, saying, What is the name to thee? And he said, Legion: for many demons came into him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 8:30

AndG1161Conjunction JesusG2424Noun Masculine askedG1905Verb himG846 sayingG3004Verb WhatG5101 isG2076Verb thyG4671 nameG3686Noun Neuter AndG1161ConjunctionhesaidG2036 LegionG3003Noun Feminine becauseG3754Conjunction manyG4183Adjective devilsG1140Noun NeuterwereenteredG1525Verb intoG1519Preposition himG846

Commentary for Luke 8:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 8:30

Summary

Jesus identifies multiple demons inhabiting man

Place

Gadarenes

Event

Demons identify themselves

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD