Luke 8:2

Luke 8:2

And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

a. NLT: along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons;

b. NIV: and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out;

c. YLT: and certain women, who were healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary who is called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone forth,

d. Amplified Bible: And also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had been expelled;

e. Worrell Translation: and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary who is called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

1. “And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities…”

a. and [2532 * kai] [Strong: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.]

b. certain [5100 * tis] [Strong: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).]

c. women [1135 * gune] [Strong:  probably from the base of 1096; a woman; specially, a wife:--wife, woman.]

1). Women is plural, meaning there was more than one. Mary Magdalene is mentioned in this verse, while Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, are mentioned in the next verse. In this section of the verse it says these women had been healed of both evil spirits and infirmities, i.e., sicknesses and diseases. It is possible that Mary Magdalene was not the only one of these women who was delivered from evil spirits.

d. which [3739 * hos] [Strong: including feminine he hay, and neuter ho ho probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc.]

e. had been [2258 * en] [Strong: imperfect of 1510; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.]

f. healed [2323 * therapeuo] [Strong: from the same as 2324; to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve (of disease):--cure, heal, worship.]

g. of [575 * apo] [Strong: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.]

h. evil [4190 * poneros] [Strong: from a derivative of 4192; hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from 2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from 4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners:--bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness).]

i. spirits [4151 * pneuma] [Strong: from 4154; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind.]

j. and [2532 * kai] See “and” above.

k. infirmities [769 * astheneia] [Strong: from 772; feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty:--disease, infirmity, sickness, weakness.]

2. “…Mary called Magdalene…”

a. Mary [3137 * Maria] [Strong: or Mariam mar-ee-am' of Hebrew origin (4813); Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females:-- Mary.]

b. called [2564 * kaleo] [Strong: akin to the base of 2753; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):--bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).]

c. Magdalene [3094 * Magdalene] [Strong: feminine of a derivative of 3093; a female Magdalene, i.e. inhabitant of Magdala:--Magdalene.]

1). I may be wrong but I think every verse that mentions this particular Mary in Scripture has “Magdalene” after Mary. “Magdalene” is not her surname, yes, it is used to identify her, but also to give the city of her origin, the city of Magdala. The city of Magdala has been hidden for almost 2000 years. It was discovered in 2009. The following is a report from Charisma website.

a). Archaeological Dig Reveals Where Jesus Began His Ministry, Chris Mitchell, CBN News. 2/11/2014.  www.charismanews.com/world/42742-archaeological-dig-reveals-where-jesus-began-his-ministry.  Discoveries from a new archaeological dig are creating excitement in the area where Jesus began His ministry. The village is called Magdala (Migdal in Hebrew), and it's the home of Mary Magdalene. Senior Israeli archaeologist Arfan Najar, who oversees the excavation at Magdala, told CBN News, "She lived here and she met Jesus here and she continued with Him. Yes, it's that place." Najar said the city lay hidden all this time by just a small layer of dirt. "Some place almost you touch the surface and you have the wall, waiting for us for 2,000 years to when we are coming," he said. The most important discovery in Magdala has been a synagogue dating back to the time of Jesus. According to archaeologists, it's the first one discovered in the Galilee. "An expression that appears many times in several places of the Gospel, 'Jesus went around Galilee preaching in their synagogues," Father Solana, general director at the Magdala Center, explained. "So this is the closest synagogue to Capernaum where He lived. So it was likely He was here many times." In the synagogue, the team discovered a 2,000-year-old treasure. They call it the Magdala Stone, and some archaeologists say it's the most important discovery in decades. CBN News first reported on the stone just after it was uncovered in 2009. Father Kelly, of the Catholic order Legionnaires of Christ, showed CBN News a replica while overlooking the Temple Mount. "This particular Magdala Stone is the most important discovery ever made in relation to the Second Temple, the temple at the time of Jesus, which Herod redid.  So that's quite the statement," Father Kelly said. The Menorah (six-lamp candelabrum) on the stone is one of a kind, the first one discovered before the destruction of the temple in 70 AD. The Legionnaires of Christ own the land and are building an entire center at Magdala with an archaeological park, hotel and spiritual center. Father Solana dreamed up the project and wants it to be a center for all. "I'm pretty sure it's a gift for the world, for culture, for religions, for Israel of course," he said. Visitors to the center see the Bible come to life. "The altar is in the shape of a boat, a fisherman's boat," said Monica, a Christian pilgrim from Australia. "You're reminded of Jesus standing in the boat and preaching to the people on the shore." Jane, another Christian from Australia, said, "The whole gospel story has come alive for me here. It will never mean the same ever again." Father Solana sees the motto of the center, "Duc in Altum," Latin for "go into the deep," as a message for today. "Somehow Jesus tells to all of us, 'Go into the deep, try again, you can. Go, go, go!'" he said. "So I think this a beautiful message that the world needs in this moment. Financial crisis, problems with jobs, many situations and we need to try again. God is on our side."

3. “…out of whom went seven devils,”

a. out of [575 * apo] [Strong: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.]

b. whom [3739 * hos] [Strong: including feminine he hay, and neuter ho ho probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc.]

c. went [1831 * exerchomai] [Strong: from 1537 and 2064; to issue (literally or figuratively):--come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.]

d. seven [2033 * hepta] [Strong:  a primary number; seven:--seven.]

e. devils [1140 * diamonion] [Strong: neuter of a derivative of 1142; a dæmonic being; by extension a deity:--devil, god.]