Probably the same as epileptic, the symptoms of which disease were supposed to be more aggravated as the moon increased. In Matthew 4:24 “lunatics” are distinguished from demoniacs. In 17:15 the name “lunatic” is applied by the ancients to one who is believed to have been possessed. (See DAEMONIAC.)
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Author: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Keywords: Lunatic
Source: Matthew G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary.
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