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They begged him who he would not command them to go into the abyss.
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What is "The Abyss"?
Commentators unanimously clarify that the "abyss" (or "the deep") is not the Sea of Galilee. Instead, it refers to the "bottomless pit" described in the book of Revelation—the ultimate place of torment and confinement for demonic spirits. The demons feared this final judgment, not simply being sent into the water.
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Into the abyss (εις την αβυσσον). Rare old word common in LXX from α privative and βαθυς (deep). So bottomless place (supply χωρα)…
19th Century
Anglican
To go out into the deep.—Better, into the abyss. The word is not found in the other Gospels, and it clearly mean…
Baptist
So, you see, dear friends, that devils can pray: They besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep; that is, to the…
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Jesus was not actually an exorcist (). Therefore his asking the demoniac’s name should not be interpreted as an attempt to control the demons throu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they besought him That is, all the devils, the whole legion of them, entreated Jesus, under whose power, and at …
Presbyterian
Those who put to sea in a calm, even at Christ's word, must yet prepare for a storm and for great peril in that storm. There is no relief for souls…
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