8:33a
Then: This verse begins with a Greek conjunction that is often translated as “and.” Some English versions, such as the New American Standard Bible, translate it that way. However, since the action in 8:33a happened after Jesus granted the demons permission in 8:32 and as a result of that, many English versions (Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, New Living Translation (2004)) connect 8:33a to 8:32c with the conjunction “Then.” Some versions say “When” (New International Version) or “So” (NET Bible). A few versions (Good News Translation, God’s Word) do not use a conjunction. Connect 8:33a to 8:32c in a way that is natural in your language.
demons: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as demons is the same word as in 8:27b and 8:30c.
came out of the man: See the note on “come out” at 8:29a.
8:33b–c
the herd…was drowned: The phrase the herd refers to all the pigs as a group, as in 8:32a. The verb was drowned indicates that all the pigs died in the water. Consider whether you should use a singular or a plural verb here.
was drowned: The Greek verb that the Berean Standard Bible translates as was drowned is a passive form. However, its meaning may be expressed in many languages with an active verb. Other ways to translate it are:
(they) drowned
-or-
(they) died in the water
rushed: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as rushed refers to fast movement. It implies movement that cannot easily be stopped after it has started. It could be translated simply as “run.” However, if your language has a more intense term than “run,” consider using it here.
down the steep bank into the lake: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as steep bank describes a steep hill or cliff right at the edge of the lake. After the pigs started down this slope, it was impossible for them to stop, so they fell into the lake.
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