Word of the Day - 9/23/2008

Bruxism

Bruxism is teeth-grinding.

When Jesus descended from the Mount of Transfiguration he found that his disciples had failed to exorcise a man possessed by a spirit which made him a victim of bruxism, among other ailments. (Mark 9:14-32)

and whenever it seizes him, it slams him to the ground and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth and stiffens out. I told Your disciples to cast it out, and they could not do it." (Mark 9:18, NASB)

Though his disciples failed in their efforts, Jesus healed the man. (Mark 9:26)

Note: This image of this story was first published in 1516. The artist is unknown.