Bible Dictionary

Gadarenes

The name Gadarenes means “men of Gadara, i.e., a place surrounded or walled”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

The inhabitants of Gadara, in Revised Version “Gerasenes” (Mark 5:1; Luke 8:26, 37). In Matt. 8:28 they are called Gergesenes, Revised Version “Gadarenes.”

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

gad-a-renz'. See preceding article.