# 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](../kt/demon.md), [demon-possessed](../kt/demonpossessed.md), [lots](../other/lots.md))

## Bible References:

* [Acts 7:17-19](rc://en/tn/help/act/07/17)
* [Mark 3:13-16](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/03/13)
* [Mark 9:29](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/09/29)
* [Matthew 7:21-23](rc://en/tn/help/mat/07/21)
* [Matthew 9:32-34](rc://en/tn/help/mat/09/32)
* [Matthew 12:24](rc://en/tn/help/mat/12/24)
* [Matthew 17:19-21](rc://en/tn/help/mat/17/19)

## Word Data:

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