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Matthew 27

Matthew 27:37

The Crucifixion · Matthew 27:32–44
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Translations

Modern
Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Traditional
And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Literal
And they put up over His head the written accusation against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Latin
Et imposuerunt super caput ejus causam ipsius scriptam: Hic est Jesus rex Judæorum.

Original

Greek
English
Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Notes

Matthew 27:37

The Romans would fasten the official crime to the cross above the head of the offender. They accused Jesus of political rebellion.

Matthew 27:32–44

The crowd mocked Jesus, but their words were still true. He is the Son of God, the King of Israel, and the Messiah.

Theme notes and profiles

Prophetic Sign Acts

Events

Parallels

Psalm 22:1–31 Mark 15:21–32 Luke 23:26–43 John 19:16–27

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Christ Criminal Law and Punishment Cross Gospel of Matthew Passion Procurator Talitha Cumi

Topics

Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus Indictments: The Second, of Treason Inscriptions: Above Jesus at the Crucifixion Irony: The Inscription of Pilate Above Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus (Of Nazareth), King of the Jews Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Legends (Inscriptions): |This is Jesus, the King of the Jews| Soldiers: Crucified Jesus Superscription (Inscription, Sign): On the Cross