cast out, driving out, throw out

Definition

To “cast out” or “drive out” someone or something means to force that person or thing to go away.

• The term “cast” means the same thing as “throw.” To cast a net means to throw the net into the water.
• In a figurative sense, “cast out” or “cast away” someone can mean to reject that person and send him away.

Translation Suggestions

• Depending on the context, other ways to translate this could include, “force out” or “send away” or “get rid of.”
• To “cast out demons” could be translated as “cause the demons to leave” or “drive the evil spirits out” or “expel the demons” or “command the demon to come out.”
• To “cast out” someone from a synagog or church could be translated as “banish them” or “put them out.”

(See also: demon, demon-possessed, lots)

Bible References

• Acts 7:17-19
• Mark 3:13-16
• Mark 9:29
• Matthew 7:21-23
• Matthew 9:32-34
• Matthew 12:24
• Matthew 17:19-21

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1272, H1644, H1920, H3423, H7971, H7993, G15440