The Gadarenes was the place where Jesus confronted a man whose possession by demons gave him a level of superhuman strength like Samson (Mark 5:3 - 5, Luke 8:27).

The Region of the Gadarenes is a significant geographical and historical area mentioned in the New Testament, particularly in the context of Jesus' ministry. This region is associated with the …

Inhabitants of Gadara, known from an alleged miracle of Jesus (Matt. viii.; Mark v.; Luke viii.) in which he transferred the demons afflicting a man to a number of swine, that thereupon rushed …

Gadara (Hebrew: גדר, romanized: Geder or Hebrew: גדרה, romanized: Gedera; Greek: Γάδαρα, romanized: Gádara), in some texts Gedaris, was an ancient Hellenistic city in what is now …

The Gadarenes captured some of the boldest of the Jews, of whom several were put to death, and others imprisoned (ibid., 5). A party in the city surrendered it to Vespasian, who placed a …

Aug 4, 2021 · The most likely answer is to the country of the Gerasenes: i.e., Gerasa, a Greek town thought to be the same as the similarly-named Kersa on the east shore of Lake Tiberias. …

Jul 2, 2024 · Often overlooked in broader historical narratives, the Gadarenes offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient civilization. Their culture, beliefs, and interactions reflect significant …

The Gerasenes, also referred to as the Gadarenes or Gergesenes in various Gospel accounts, are a group of people mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the context of Jesus' …

GADARA, găd’ ə rə GADARENES, -renz (Γαδαρά; Γαδαρήνες). A city of Transjordania, about six m. SE of the southern end of the Sea of Galilee, one of the cities of the Decapolis; the …

The Gadarenes were the inhabitants of the region surrounding the city of Gadara, one of the cities of the Decapolis, a group of ten cities on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire in Judea …