Strong’s G1086

Γερασηνός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Gerasénos

Pronunciation

ghe-ras-ay-nos'

Definition

Gerasene

Meaning

from Gerasene.

Usage

The term "Gerasénos" refers to an inhabitant of Gerasa, a city located in the region of the Decapolis, east of the Jordan River. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the people living in the area where Jesus performed the miracle of casting demons out of a man and into a herd of pigs.

Bible references

Mark 5:1;Luke 8:26;Luke 8:37