![]() In Matthew 17, the New King James Version reads… A single such case is mentioned in Scripture where a father wrongly applies the term to his son’s condition, not realizing that the son is actually demon possessed, which Christ immediately recognized. However, some hate-filled fallen angels ( devils/ demons) have many abilities, and it is evidently possible for them to produce seizure-like manifesations in a person, thus delighting in their suffering. Other Bible translations use the word “epileptics” (NKJV, NASB) or “seizures” (ESV, NIV). Thus, Matthew 4:24 clearly makes a distinction between epileptics and demoniacs (“possessed with devils”). …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. The OLD King James Version of Matthew 4:24 reads, This word is translated in the King James Version as “lunatick.” The Greek word seléniazomai appears in 2 verses in Matthew’s gospel. In ancient time, some thought that the symptoms of epilepsy or seizures were aggravated by moon’s increase. It is generally synonymous with “crazy.” However, in ancient times, this term referred to one with epileptic seizures/convulsions (a symptom of a physical disorder in the brain). Today, it is used sometimes carelessly to refer to a person with a mental illness or someone was is unpredictable and dangerous, or foolish. ![]() The meaning of this word has changed over many years. Greek: σεληνιάζομαι -transliteration: seléniazomai -meaning: to be moonstruck
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