The Trial Before Pilate

11

Ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus ⸀ ἐστάθη cause to stand ἵστημι hístēmi a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intran ἔμπροσθεν in front ἔμπροσθεν émprosthen from G1722 (ἐν) and G4314 (πρός); in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time) against, at, before, (in pr τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἡγεμόνος governor ἡγεμών hēgemṓn from G2233 (ἡγέομαι); a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province governor, prince, ruler · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐπηρώτησεν interrogate ἐπερωτάω eperōtáō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2065 (ἐρωτάω); to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek ask (after, questions), demand, desire, question αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἡγεμὼν governor ἡγεμών hēgemṓn from G2233 (ἡγέομαι); a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province governor, prince, ruler λέγων say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Σὺ you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou εἶ if εἰ ei a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βασιλεὺς king βασιλεύς basileús probably from G939 (βάσις) (through the notion of a foundation of power); a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figura τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰουδαίων Jewish Ἰουδαῖος Ioudaîos from G2448 (Ἰουδά) (in the sense of G2455 (Ἰούδας) as a country); Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah Jew(-ess), of Judæa ; ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus ⸀ ἔφη say φημί phēmí properly, the same as the base of G5457 (φῶς) and G5316 (φαίνω); to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say Σὺ you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou λέγεις say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh .

Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

12

καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κατηγορεῖσθαι accuse κατηγορέω katēgoréō from G2725 (κατήγορος); to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence accuse, object αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὑπὸ primary preposition ὑπό hypó a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, thro τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀρχιερέων high priest ἀρχιερεύς archiereús from G746 (ἀρχή) and G2409 (ἱερεύς); the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief p ⸀ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πρεσβυτέρων elder πρεσβύτερος presbýteros comparative of (elderly); older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the οὐδὲν no one οὐδείς oudeís from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing any (man), aught, man, ἀπεκρίνατο answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t .

And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.

13

τότε then τότε tóte from (the neuter of) G3588 (ὁ) and G3753 (ὅτε); the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecut λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Πιλᾶτος Pilate Πιλᾶτος Pilâtos of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. firm; Pilatus, a Roman Pilate · Οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἀκούεις hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be πόσα how much πόσος pósos from an absolute (who, what) and G3739 (ὅς); interrogative pronoun (of amount) how much (large, long or (plural) many) h σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καταμαρτυροῦσιν give evidence against καταμαρτυρέω katamartyréō from G2596 (κατά) and G3140 (μαρτυρέω); to testify against witness against ;

Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?”

14

καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἀπεκρίθη answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid οὐδὲ not even οὐδέ oudé from G3756 (οὐ) and G1161 (δέ); not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), n ἓν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ῥῆμα thing spoken ῥῆμα rhēma from G4483 (ῥέω); an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially , ὥστε so that ὥστε hṓste from G5613 (ὡς) and G5037 (τέ); so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow) (insomuch) θαυμάζειν wonder θαυμάζω thaumázō from G2295 (θαῦμα); to wonder; by implication, to admire admire, have in admiration, marvel, wonder τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἡγεμόνα governor ἡγεμών hēgemṓn from G2233 (ἡγέομαι); a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province governor, prince, ruler λίαν very λίαν lían much (adverbially) exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest) .

But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.

15

Κατὰ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἑορτὴν festival ἑορτή heortḗ a festival feast, holyday εἰώθει accustomed ἔθω éthō a primary verb; to be used (by habit or conventionality); neuter perfect participle usage be custom (manner, wont) ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἡγεμὼν governor ἡγεμών hēgemṓn from G2233 (ἡγέομαι); a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province governor, prince, ruler ἀπολύειν release ἀπολύω apolýō from G575 (ἀπό) and G3089 (λύω); to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (fi ἕνα one εἷς heîs a primary numeral; one a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὄχλῳ crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio δέσμιον one bound δέσμιος désmios from G1199 (δεσμόν); a captive (as bound) in bonds, prisoner ὃν who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ἤθελον will θέλω thélō apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to determine (as an active option from subjective im .

Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.

16

εἶχον have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τότε then τότε tóte from (the neuter of) G3588 (ὁ) and G3753 (ὅτε); the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecut δέσμιον one bound δέσμιος désmios from G1199 (δεσμόν); a captive (as bound) in bonds, prisoner ἐπίσημον notable ἐπίσημος epísēmos from G1909 (ἐπί) and some form of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω); remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent notable, of note λεγόμενον say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ⸀ Ἰησοῦν Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus Βαραββᾶν Barabbas Βαραββᾶς Barabbâs of Chaldee origin (H01347 and H05); son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite Barabbas .

At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.

17

συνηγμένων gather together συνάγω synágō from G4862 (σύν) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably) + accomp οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Πιλᾶτος Pilate Πιλᾶτος Pilâtos of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. firm; Pilatus, a Roman Pilate · Τίνα any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing θέλετε will θέλω thélō apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to determine (as an active option from subjective im ἀπολύσω release ἀπολύω apolýō from G575 (ἀπό) and G3089 (λύω); to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (fi ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou , ⸂ Ἰησοῦν Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Βαραββᾶν Barabbas Βαραββᾶς Barabbâs of Chaldee origin (H01347 and H05); son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite Barabbas ἢ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦν Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λεγόμενον say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh χριστόν Messiah Χριστός Christós from G5548 (χρίω); anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus Christ ;

So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

18

ᾔδει know εἴδω eídō a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3 γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that διὰ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) φθόνον envy φθόνος phthónos probably akin to the base of G5351 (φθείρω); ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite) envy παρέδωκαν hand over παραδίδωμι paradídōmi from G3844 (παρά) and G1325 (δίδωμι); to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit betray, bring forth, cast, commit, d αὐτόν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.

19

Καθημένου sit κάθημαι káthēmai from G2596 (κατά); and (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside dwell δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βήματος judgment seat βῆμα bēma from the base of G939 (βάσις); a step, i.e. foot-breath; by implication, a rostrum, i.e. a tribunal judgment-seat, set ( ἀπέστειλεν send forth ἀποστέλλω apostéllō from G575 (ἀπό) and G4724 (στέλλω); set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or f πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, γυνὴ woman γυνή gynḗ probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι); a woman; specially, a wife wife, woman αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive λέγουσα say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Μηδὲν no one μηδείς mēdeís from G3361 (μή) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman, thing) any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man σοὶ you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δικαίῳ just δίκαιος díkaios from G1349 (δίκη); equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively) just, meet ἐκείνῳ that ἐκεῖνος ekeînos from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed he, it, the other (same), sel , πολλὰ much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ἔπαθον acted upon πάσχω páschō apparently a primary verb; to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful) feel, passion, suffer, vex σήμερον today σήμερον sḗmeron neuter (as adverb) of a presumed compound of the article G3588 (ὁ) (t changed to s) and G2250 (ἡμέρα); on the (i.e. this κατʼ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat ὄναρ dream ὄναρ ónar of uncertain derivation; a dream dream διʼ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) αὐτόν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”

20

Οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἀρχιερεῖς high priest ἀρχιερεύς archiereús from G746 (ἀρχή) and G2409 (ἱερεύς); the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief p καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρεσβύτεροι elder πρεσβύτερος presbýteros comparative of (elderly); older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the ἔπεισαν persuade πείθω peíthō a primary verb; to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); ref τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὄχλους crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde αἰτήσωνται ask αἰτέω aitéō of uncertain derivation; to ask (in genitive case) ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Βαραββᾶν Barabbas Βαραββᾶς Barabbâs of Chaldee origin (H01347 and H05); son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite Barabbas τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng Ἰησοῦν Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus ἀπολέσωσιν perish ἀπόλλυμι apóllymi from G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G3639 (ὄλεθρος); to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figura .

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.

21

ἀποκριθεὶς answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἡγεμὼν governor ἡγεμών hēgemṓn from G2233 (ἡγέομαι); a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province governor, prince, ruler εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Τίνα any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing θέλετε will θέλω thélō apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to determine (as an active option from subjective im ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two ἀπολύσω release ἀπολύω apolýō from G575 (ἀπό) and G3089 (λύω); to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (fi ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ; οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἶπαν· ⸀ Τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Βαραββᾶν Barabbas Βαραββᾶς Barabbâs of Chaldee origin (H01347 and H05); son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite Barabbas .

“Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.

22

λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Πιλᾶτος Pilate Πιλᾶτος Pilâtos of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. firm; Pilatus, a Roman Pilate · Τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s ποιήσω do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid Ἰησοῦν Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λεγόμενον say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh χριστόν Messiah Χριστός Christós from G5548 (χρίω); anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus Christ ; ⸀ λέγουσιν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh πάντες all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw · Σταυρωθήτω stauros (execute on a stake) σταυρόω stauróō from G4716 (σταυρός); to impale on the stauros (stake); figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness stauros (execute on a stake) .

“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Stauros (execute on a stake) Him!”

23

ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἔφη say φημί phēmí properly, the same as the base of G5457 (φῶς) and G5316 (φαίνω); to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say · Τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par κακὸν bad κακός kakós apparently a primary word; worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 (πονηρός) properly refers to effects), i.e. (su ἐποίησεν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid ; οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng περισσῶς greatly περισσῶς perissōs adverb from G4053 (περισσός); superabundantly exceedingly, out of measure, the more ἔκραζον cry aloud κράζω krázō a primary verb; properly, to croak (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat) λέγοντες say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Σταυρωθήτω stauros (execute on a stake) σταυρόω stauróō from G4716 (σταυρός); to impale on the stauros (stake); figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness stauros (execute on a stake) .

“Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Stauros (execute on a stake) Him!”

24

Ἰδὼν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Πιλᾶτος Pilate Πιλᾶτος Pilâtos of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. firm; Pilatus, a Roman Pilate ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that οὐδὲν no one οὐδείς oudeís from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing any (man), aught, man, ὠφελεῖ help ὠφελέω ōpheléō from the same as G5622 (ὠφέλεια); to be useful, i.e. to benefit advantage, better, prevail, profit ἀλλὰ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve μᾶλλον more μᾶλλον mâllon neuter of the comparative of the same as G3122 (μάλιστα); (adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather + better, θόρυβος confused noise θόρυβος thórybos from the base of G2360 (θροέω); a disturbance tumult, uproar γίνεται come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i λαβὼν receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati ὕδωρ water ὕδωρ hýdōr from the base of G5205 (ὑετός); water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively water ἀπενίψατο wash dirt off ἀπονίπτω aponíptō from G575 (ἀπό) and G3538 (νίπτω); to wash off (reflexively, one's own hands symbolically) wash τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χεῖρας hand χείρ cheír perhaps from the base of G5494 (χειμών) in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (through the idea of holl ⸀ ἀπέναντι over against ἀπέναντι apénanti from G575 (ἀπό) and G1725 (ἔναντι); from in front, i.e. opposite, before or against before, contrary, over against, in t τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὄχλου crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio λέγων say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Ἀθῷός guiltless ἄθωος áthōos from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and probably a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι) (meaning a penalty); not guilty innocen εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ αἵματος blood αἷμα haîma of uncertain derivation; blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the aton τούτου this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it · ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ὄψεσθε see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by .

When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood, ” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”

25

καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀποκριθεὶς answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t πᾶς all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λαὸς people λαός laós apparently a primary word; a people (in general; thus differing from G1218 (δῆμος), which denotes one's own populace) pe εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, αἷμα blood αἷμα haîma of uncertain derivation; blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the aton αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐφʼ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w ἡμᾶς I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τέκνα child τέκνον téknon from the base of G5098 (τιμωρία); a child (as produced) child, daughter, son ἡμῶν I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me .

All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!”

26

τότε then τότε tóte from (the neuter of) G3588 (ὁ) and G3753 (ὅτε); the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecut ἀπέλυσεν release ἀπολύω apolýō from G575 (ἀπό) and G3089 (λύω); to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (fi αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Βαραββᾶν Barabbas Βαραββᾶς Barabbâs of Chaldee origin (H01347 and H05); son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite Barabbas , τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng Ἰησοῦν Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus φραγελλώσας flagellate φραγελλόω phragellóō from a presumed equivalent of the Latin flagellum; to whip, i.e. lash as a public punishment scourge παρέδωκεν hand over παραδίδωμι paradídōmi from G3844 (παρά) and G1325 (δίδωμι); to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit betray, bring forth, cast, commit, d ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde σταυρωθῇ stauros (execute on a stake) σταυρόω stauróō from G4716 (σταυρός); to impale on the stauros (stake); figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness stauros (execute on a stake) .

So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be stauros-ed (executed on a stake).