For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:

MARK 7:25KJV
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Mark 7:25 (KJV)

What does Mark 7:25 mean?

Mark 7:25 tells how a woman, whose young daughter was troubled by an unclean spirit, heard about Jesus and came to him, falling at his feet. This verse highlights her desperate hope and humility as she seeks help for her child.

Mark is describing a moment when Jesus is in a non-Jewish region, and a local woman approaches him because her daughter is suffering. The verse sets up the encounter by showing the woman’s urgent need and her willingness to humble herself before Jesus, which is important for understanding the conversation that follows.

The Greek behind Mark 7:25

  • "Unclean" (ἀκάθαρτον, akatharton): This word means ritually or morally impure. In this context, it refers to a spirit believed to cause harm or distress, emphasizing the seriousness of the daughter's condition.
  • "Fell" (προσέπεσεν, prosepesen): The Greek word carries the sense of falling down before someone as a sign of respect, desperation, or worship. The woman’s action shows deep humility and earnestness in seeking Jesus’ help.

Why Mark 7:25 matters

  • Mark 7:25 shows that people outside the Jewish community were also seeking Jesus, setting up the broader theme of his compassion crossing cultural boundaries.
  • The verse emphasizes the woman’s humility and faith, which become central to the conversation and miracle that follow.
  • By describing the woman’s actions in detail, Mark prepares the reader for the lesson about faith and inclusion that unfolds in the next verses.

Where else these words appear

“daughter” Greek G2365 · used in 2 verses

  • Mark 5:23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

“fell” Greek G4363 · used in 8 verses

  • Matthew 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
  • Mark 5:33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
  • Luke 8:28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.

“unclean” Greek G169 · used in 29 verses

  • Matthew 10:1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
  • Mark 5:13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea,(they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
  • Acts 5:16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

“feet” Greek G4228 · used in 86 verses

  • Matthew 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
  • Luke 24:40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
  • Acts 16:24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.