Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.
Think about it, how could you break into someone's house and steal their stuff if they're strong enough to stop you? You'd have to tie them up first, right? Then you could take whatever you wanted.
You can't defeat someone's power until you first overcome the person who holds it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is responding to the Pharisees who accused Him of casting out demons by the power of Satan, using this parable to defend His authority. He illustrates that one must first overpower the strong man, representing Satan, before plundering his house, which symbolizes freeing people from demonic control. This occurs during Jesus' ministry, highlighting His divine power over evil forces in a culture where spiritual battles were a common concern.
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