# cast out, drive 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."



## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 07:17-19](en/tn/act/help/07/17)
* [Mark 03:13-16](en/tn/mrk/help/03/13)
* [Mark 09:28-29](en/tn/mrk/help/09/28)
* [Matthew 07:21-23](en/tn/mat/help/07/21)
* [Matthew 09:32-34](en/tn/mat/help/09/32)
* [Matthew 12:24-25](en/tn/mat/help/12/24)
* [Matthew 17:19-21](en/tn/mat/help/17/19)