Strong's Lexicon daimonizomai: To be demon-possessed, to be under the power of a demon. Original Word: δαιμονίζομαι Word Origin: Derived from δαίμων (daimōn), meaning "demon" or "evil spirit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "daimonizomai," the concept of evil spirits can be related to terms like שֵׁדִים (shedim) in Deuteronomy 32:17 and Psalm 106:37, referring to demons or false gods. Usage: The term "daimonizomai" is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are possessed or influenced by demons. It implies a condition where a person is under the control or significant influence of a demonic entity, often resulting in physical, mental, or spiritual afflictions. This term is distinct from mere temptation or oppression, indicating a deeper level of demonic influence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Jewish and Greco-Roman world, belief in spiritual beings, including demons, was widespread. Demons were often thought to cause various ailments and misfortunes. The New Testament reflects this worldview, presenting Jesus as having authority over these spiritual entities. The act of exorcism, or casting out demons, was a significant aspect of Jesus' ministry, demonstrating His divine authority and the inbreaking of God's kingdom. HELPS Word-studies 1139 daimonízomai (from 1142 /daímōn) – properly, demonized, i.e. coming under the power of a demon (fallen angel). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom daimón Definition to be possessed by a demon NASB Translation demon-possessed (11), demoniacs (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1139: δαιμονίζομαιδαιμονίζομαι; 1 aorist passive participle δαιμονισθείς; (δαίμων); to be under the power of a demon: ἄλλος κατ' ἄλλην δαιμονίζεται τυχην, Philemon 1 in Stobaeus, ecl. phys. 1, p. 196; of the insane, Plutarch, symp. 7, 5, 4, and in other later authors. In the N. T. δαιμονιζόμενοι are persons afflicted with especially severe diseases, either bodily or mental (such as paralysis, blindness, deafness, loss of speech, epilepsy, melancholy, insanity, etc.), whose bodies in the opinion of the Jews demons (see δαιμόνιον) had entered, and so held possession of them as not only to afflict them with ills, but also to dethrone the reason and take its place themselves; accordingly, the possessed were accustomed to express the mind and consciousness of the demons dwelling in them; and their cure was thought to require the expulsion of the demon — (but on this subject see B. D. American edition under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to be demon possessedMiddle voice from daimon; to be exercised by a d?Mon -- have a (be vexed with, be possessed with) devil(-s). see GREEK daimon Forms and Transliterations δαιμονιζεται δαιμονίζεται δαιμονιζομενοι δαιμονιζόμενοι δαιμονιζομενον δαιμονιζόμενον δαιμονιζόμενος δαιμονιζομενου δαιμονιζομένου δαιμονιζομενους δαιμονιζομένους δαιμονιζομενω δαιμονιζομένω δαιμονιζομένῳ δαιμονιζομενων δαιμονιζομένων δαιμονίζομενων δαιμονισθεις δαιμονισθείς δαιμονισθεὶς daimonistheis daimonistheís daimonistheìs daimonizetai daimonízetai daimonizomeno daimonizomenō daimonizomenoi daimonizoménoi daimonizoménōi daimonizómenoi daimonizomenon daimonizomenōn daimonizoménon daimonizoménōn daimonizómenon daimonizomenos daimonizómenos daimonizomenou daimonizoménou daimonizomenous daimonizoménousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 4:24 V-PPM/P-AMPGRK: συνεχομένους καὶ δαιμονιζομένους καὶ σεληνιαζομένους NAS: and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, KJV: and those which were possessed with devils, and INT: oppressed and possessed by demons and epileptics Matthew 8:16 V-PPM/P-AMP Matthew 8:28 V-PPM/P-NMP Matthew 8:33 V-PPM/P-GMP Matthew 9:32 V-PPM/P-AMS Matthew 12:22 V-PPM/P-AMS Matthew 15:22 V-PIM/P-3S Mark 1:32 V-PPM/P-AMP Mark 5:15 V-PPM/P-AMS Mark 5:16 V-PPM/P-DMS Mark 5:18 V-APP-NMS Luke 8:36 V-APP-NMS John 10:21 V-PPM/P-GMS Strong's Greek 1139 |
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