Matthew 27:37

They set up over his head the accusation against him written, “ This Is Yeshua [Salvation], The King of The Jews [Praisers].”

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In The King James Version

And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

In Context

36and they sat and watched him there.

38+ 27:38. MP: Messiah is surrounded by Gentiles “dogs” at his crucifixion. “Dog” is a derogatory term for non-Jews, Gentiles. New Covenant example of metaphor (Matt 15:21-27). (Ps 22:16) + 27:38. MP: By being killed along with other criminals, Messiah is assigned a grave with the wicked. (Is 53:9a) Then there were two robbers placed on execution-stakes with him, one on his right hand and one on the left.

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Cross References

Luke 23:38An inscription was also written over him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew [Immigrant]: “ This Is The King of The Jews [Praisers] .”

Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:34-50

The Crucifixion. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him there; 37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS… Read the whole commentary →

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