Mark 5:7and crying out with a loud voice, he said, "What have I to do with you, Jesus, you Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, don't torment me."
The setting
Gadara shoreline, ~30 AD. Demons speak through a man's voice, revealing they know exactly who Jesus is while begging Him not to destroy them. Modern-day Kursi, Israel.
The emotion here: disturbed witness recording supernatural confrontation beyond human understanding
The original word
horkizō (ὁρκίζω) — to put under oath, solemn adjuration invoking God's name
Why it matters
Demons invoking God's name shows they operate under divine authority even in rebellion
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 5:7
The demons call Jesus 'Son of the Most High God' — they know His identity better than His disciples do
Common misconceptionPeople think this is the man speaking, but Mark shows these are demons using his voice. The real man is trapped inside, watching his own mouth betray him.
Bible Genome reading
Mark 5:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 5:7 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to demon-possessed man. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include spiritual recognition, fear of judgment. Notable phrases: Son of Most High God; don't torment me. This verse is a prayer.
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Verses that meet the same anxious
“And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:14
“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
— 2 Timothy 3:12
“The evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?"”
— Acts 19:15
“I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'”
— Acts 22:7
“When we had all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is har…”
— Acts 26:14
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