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NASB | Mark 9:17 And one of the crowd answered Him, "Teacher, I brought You my son, possessed with a spirit which makes him mute; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 9:17 One of the crowd replied to Him, "Teacher, I brought You my son, possessed with a spirit which makes him unable to speak; |
Bible Question:
Wow, I'm surprised that no-one else has posted here yet. Here are some questions: How did the man know that his son was possessed by a spirit? Weren't there any other explanations for the boys siezures? If a 21st century boy went to a medical practioner with the same symptoms: (lack of coherent speech, foaming mouth, grinding teeth, rigid posture, clumsiness near fire and water), what would be the most likely diagnosis? I don't think many modern doctors would conclude that the boy was demon possessed. So which diagnosis is the correct one? I would guess that some religious authority had confidently told the man what was wrong with his son, but had unfortunately been powerless to rectify the situation. Then Jesus disciples had a go at driving out the unclean spirit. They tried but they failed. Ignominiously. (sp?) 2 Kings 4:31 "Gehazi went on ahead and laid the staff upon the child's face but nothing happened. There was no sign of life." (Living Bible) Perhaps if we can figure out why the disciples ran up against a spiritual brick wall, it might throw some light on Gehazi's failed resurrection attempt. Or vice versa. |
Bible Answer: HI LEVI--Wow--I am also surprised that no one has responded here.--First thing--you have quoted the living bible.--This is not a translation--it is a paraphrase--and therefore not the word of God--it is like a greeting card.--next--you are mixing times---in 2Kings-no apostles were present--Jesus hadn't arrived yet.You seem to have some medical background--as do i--but you must learn to rightly divide the Word of God---this requires that you first read the translation from the original Hebrew-greek-Aramic--if you are not a scholar of these languages--the King james is your best shot at accuracy--Beyond this is proverbs 3:5-6--"trust the lord in all things and lean not to your own understanding-but in all thy ways acknowledge HIM--and He will direct your path"-In Him--mkm9 |
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