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Strong's G1139 δαιμονίζομαι (daimonizomai)

daimonizomai - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1139 — beneyberaq in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1139
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 4

Strong's G1139 Quick Answer

Strong's G1139 δαιμονίζομαι (daimonizomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. daimonizomai (dai-mon-id'-zom-ai) v. 1. to be exercised by a demon [middle voice from G1142] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include possessed, have, and devil. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
daimonizomai (dai-mon-id'-zom-ai) v. 1. to be exercised by a demon [middle voice from G1142]
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
possessed, have, and devil

Meaning and Definition

daimonizomai (dai-mon-id'-zom-ai) v. 1. to be exercised by a demon [middle voice from G1142] KJV: have a (be vexed with, be possessed with) devil(-s) Root(s): G1142

Original Word
δαιμονίζομαι
Transliteration
daimonizomai
Derivation
Root: δαίμων R1: 1142
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1139. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

be demonised

Usage: δαιμονίζομαι (in cl. also δαιμονάω; δαίμων), [in Aq.: Ps 90(91):6 * ;] to be under the power of a δαίμων (δαιμόνιον, which see), to be possessed: Mat.15:22; elsewhere always ptcp., -ιζόμενος, -ισθείς: Mat.4:24; 8:16, 28, 33 9:32 12:22, Mrk.1:32 15 16 18, Luk.8:36, Jhn.10:21 (Cremer, 171).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1139 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render daimonizomai, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

possessed Matthew 4:24 11× Have Matthew 15:22 devil John 10:21

How Strong's G1139 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 13 linked usages.

Strong's G1139 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1139 in the New Testament

13 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 4:24 KJV

And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.

Matthew 8:16 KJV

When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:

Matthew 8:28 KJV

And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1139.

Matthew 4:24 New Testament, KJV
And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
Matthew 8:16 New Testament, KJV
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
Matthew 8:28 New Testament, KJV
And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.
Matthew 8:33 New Testament, KJV
And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.
Matthew 9:32 New Testament, KJV
As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.
Matthew 12:22 New Testament, KJV
Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.
Matthew 15:22 New Testament, KJV
And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
Mark 1:32 New Testament, KJV
And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
Mark 5:15 New Testament, KJV
And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
Mark 5:16 New Testament, KJV
And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.
Mark 5:18 New Testament, KJV
And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
Luke 8:36 New Testament, KJV
They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.
John 10:21 New Testament, KJV
Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1139, grouped by book.

Matthew 7 usages, New Testament
Mark 4 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1139 FAQ

What does daimonizomai (δαιμονίζομαι) mean?

Strong's G1139 is a Greek entry for G1139 δαιμονίζομαι (daimonizomai). daimonizomai (dai-mon-id'-zom-ai) v. 1. to be exercised by a demon [middle voice from G1142]

How many times is daimonizomai (δαιμονίζομαι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G1139 across 4 books.

Where can I study daimonizomai (δαιμονίζομαι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1139 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate daimonizomai (δαιμονίζομαι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as possessed, have, and devil. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.