Mark 9:18

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

وأينما أمسَكَ بِه يَصرَعُهُ، فيُزبِدُ الصّبيّ ويَصرِفُ بأَسنانِهِ ويَتَشَنّجُ. وطَلبتُ مِنْ تلاميذِكَ أنْ يَطرُدوهُ، فما قَدِروا».

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a man whose son is being severely tormented by an evil spirit. The father had asked Jesus' disciples to help but they couldn't. It's part of a larger story where Jesus heals the boy later.

Explained for Children

Imagine your friend has a toy that keeps breaking because something invisible is messing with it. You ask other friends for help, but nothing works until you get a really strong superhero to fix it. That's kind of like what happened here with Jesus helping this little boy.

Historical Background

This passage was written by Mark, an early Christian who wrote down the teachings and actions of Jesus around AD 60-70 for a gentile audience in Rome. At that time, demonic possession was believed to be a real condition that needed divine intervention.

Living It Out Today

Sometimes we face problems that seem insurmountable by our own efforts or even with the help of others. This verse encourages us to seek higher spiritual guidance and trust in God's power to overcome these challenges.

Topics

• faith
• healing
• demon possession
• discipleship
• divine intervention
• spiritual warfare

Related Verses

• Matthew 17:15
• Luke 9:38
• Mark 1:26
• James 4:7
• Psalm 91:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Why couldn't Jesus' disciples cast out the spirit?

The disciples might have lacked the authority or faith required. This scenario shows that sometimes even those close to Jesus face limitations and need His direct intervention.

What does 'pineth away' mean in this context?

'Pineth away' refers to becoming weak and wasting away, likely due to the severe torment from demonic possession.

How did Jesus respond to this situation later?

In subsequent verses (Mark 9:19-27), Jesus takes action, rebukes the spirit, and heals the boy, showing His power over such conditions.

What can we learn about faith from this story?

This story teaches us that sometimes our own efforts aren't enough. We need to rely on God's direct intervention when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, especially spiritual ones.