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NASB | Matthew 8:28 ¶ When He came to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, two men who were demon-possessed met Him as they were coming out of the tombs. They were so extremely violent that no one could pass by that way. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 8:28 ¶ When He arrived at the other side in the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming out of the tombs met Him. They were so extremely fierce and violent that no one could pass by that way. [Mark 5:1-17; Luke 8:26-37] |
Bible Question: who were the gardarenes |
Bible Answer: Hi lew, Welcome to the Forum, The New Bible Dictionary provides this information: "GADARENES, GADARA. The only biblical references to the Gadarene area concern the story of the miracle of Legion and the swine. The word ‘Gadarenes’ is found in some texts or versions of Mt. 8:28; Mk. 5:1; and Lk. 8:26. The probability is, however, that it is the original reading only in Mt. (Compare these vv. in av and modern evv.) The actual site of the miracle is in little doubt, at the edge of the Sea of Galilee. It would have been in a sub-district of Gadara, which lay 10 km SE of the Sea, near the gorge of the Yarmuk (or Hieromax). The Mishnah claims that Gadara dates from the OT period. It was held variously by Ptolemies, Seleucids, Jews and Romans between the 3rd century bc and the Jewish War. It was one of the Decapolis cities. The ruins at Umm Qays now mark the site. (*Gerasa.)" I hope this helps, BradK |
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