Mark 5:4 net — For his hands and feet had often been bound with chains and shackles, but he had torn the chains apart and broken the s…

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"For his hands and feet had often been bound with chains and shackles, but he had torn the chains apart and broken the shackles in pieces. No one was strong enough to subdue him."

— Mark 5:4, NET Bible

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Mark 5 — Context

1

Healing of a Demoniac So they came to the other side of the lake, to the region of the Gerasenes.

2

Just as Jesus was getting out of the boat, a man with an unclean spirit came from the tombs and met him.

3

He lived among the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain.

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For his hands and feet had often been bound with chains and shackles, but he had torn the chains apart and broken the shackles in pieces. No one was strong enough to subdue him.

5

Each night and every day among the tombs and in the mountains, he would cry out and cut himself with stones.

6

When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and bowed down before him.

7

Then he cried out with a loud voice,“Leave me alone, Jesus, Son of the Most High God! I implore you by God– do not torment me!”

Mark 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:4 say?
Mark 5:4 in the NET Bible reads: “For his hands and feet had often been bound with chains and shackles, but he had torn the chains apart and broken the shackles in pieces. No one was strong enough to subdue him.”
Where is Mark 5:4 in the Bible?
Mark 5:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 4.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 5:4.
What translation should I read Mark 5:4 in?
Mark 5:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 5:4?
Mark 5:4 reads (NET): “For his hands and feet had often been bound with chains and shackles, but he had torn the chains apart and broken the shackles in pieces. No one was strong enough to subdue him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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