Mark 5:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →The spirit cries out through the man, naming Jesus the Son of the Most High God and begging not to be tormented.
What Does Mark 5:7 Mean?
A loud voice erupts from the kneeling man, and it is not his own. The spirit names Jesus more fully than any human being in Mark has yet managed -- "Jesus, thou Son of the most high God" -- and then, absurdly, tries to put him under oath: "I adjure thee by God." The tormentor begs not to be tormented.
The powers of darkness know exactly who Jesus is, and the knowledge makes them tremble (James 2:19). Recognition is not love, and dread is not faith. But the cry tells the reader the truth before the miracle does: the Son of the Most High stands on this beach, and every occupying power knows its time is short.
Mark 5:7 in the Original Language
hypsistos (ὕψιστος), 'most high' -- the exalted God, supreme over every other power.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mark 5:7
What does Mark 5:7 mean?
The spirit cries out through the man, naming Jesus the Son of the Most High God and begging not to be tormented.