Matthew 27:12
And while Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach was being accused by the Rashei Hakohanim and the Zekenim, he answered nothing. + 27:12 Isa 53:7
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 53:7He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, 1 yet he opened not his mouth; 1 he is brought as a seh + 53:7 see Ex 12:3 (lamb) to the slaughter, 1 and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, 1 so he openeth not his mouth. 1
Matthew 27:14And Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach did not answer him with even one word, so that the Governor was quite amazed. + 27:14 Isa 53:7
John 19:9And Pilate entered into the Praetorium again and says to Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, From where are you? But Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach did not give an answer. + 19:9 Isa 53:7
1 Peter 2:23Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, who, being reviled, did not retaliate; suffering, he did not utter iyumim (threats), but handed himself over, entrusting himself to the Shofet Tzedek (Righteous Judge); + 2:23 4:5
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:12-26
Christ at the Bar of Pilate. 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom… Read the whole commentary →