Mark 5:5 nasb — Constantly, night and day, he was screaming among the tombs and in the mountains, and gashing himself with stones.

NASB

"Constantly, night and day, he was screaming among the tombs and in the mountains, and gashing himself with stones."

— Mark 5:5, NASB

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Mark 5 — Context

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When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him,

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and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain;

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because he had often been bound with shackles and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him and the shackles broken in pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue him.

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Constantly, night and day, he was screaming among the tombs and in the mountains, and gashing himself with stones.

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Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him;

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and shouting with a loud voice, he *said, "What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God, do not torment me!"

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For He had been saying to him, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!"

Mark 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:5 say?
Mark 5:5 in the NASB reads: “Constantly, night and day, he was screaming among the tombs and in the mountains, and gashing himself with stones.”
Where is Mark 5:5 in the Bible?
Mark 5:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 5.
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 5:5.
What translation should I read Mark 5:5 in?
Mark 5:5 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 5:5?
Mark 5:5 reads (NASB): “Constantly, night and day, he was screaming among the tombs and in the mountains, and gashing himself with stones.” 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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