Matthew 27:22

Pilate [Armed with javelin] said to them, “What then shall I do to Yeshua [Salvation], who is called Messiah [Anointed one]?” They all said to him, “Put him to death on the stake!”

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In The King James Version

Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

In Context

21But the governor answered them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Bar-Abba [Son Father]!”

23But the governor said, “Why? What evil has he done?” But they cried out exceedingly, saying, “Death on the stake!”

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Cross References

Psalms 22:8+ 22:8. MP: Mockers will say of the Messiah, “he trusted God, let Him deliver him.” (Matt 27:43) “He trusts in Adonai; 2 so let him set him free! + 22:8. Quoted in Matt 27:43; Luke 23:35 2 Let him rescue him, since he delights in him.” + 22:8. Quoted in Matt 27:43 1

Isaiah 53:2+ 53:2 a MP: Messiah will grow up in “dry ground,” an idiom for “a poor family”. Luke 2:7 identifies the poorest offering after childbirth being used (Lev 12:6-8). (See also Is 11:1b – Jesse’s tree was cut off at the trunk— not thriving family). (Consider illusion in Is 11:1). (Luke 2:7, 2:22, 2:24) For he grew up before him as a tender plant, 2 and as a root out of dry ground. 1 + 53:2 b MP: Messiah appears like an ordinary man. His betrayer identified Messiah in the garden by kissing him, because Messiah was not comely or handsome in appearance. (Matt 26:48-49; Phil 2:7) He has no good looks or majesty. 2 When we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. 1

Matthew 1:16Jacob [Supplanter] became the father of Joseph [May he add], the husband of Mary [Rebellion], from whom was born Yeshua [Salvation], who is called Messiah [Anointed one].

Mark 14:55+ 14:55 (55-57) MP: False witnesses come forward. (See also Is 53:7). (Ps 35:11) Now the chief priests and the whole council sought + 14:55 (55-59) MP: The Messiah is accused by false witnesses. (Ps 27:12) witnesses against Yeshua [Salvation] to put him to death, and found none.

Luke 23:20Then Pilate [Armed with javelin] spoke to them again, wanting to release Yeshua [Salvation],

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 →

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