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Therefore many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek.
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Commentators explain that the inscription was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek to be understood by everyone. Hebrew (Aramaic) was for the local people, Latin for the Roman officials, and Greek was the common international language. This ensured that the proclamation of Jesus as "King of the Jews" was universally accessible, signifying His kingship over all peoples.
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Read (ανεγνωσαν). Second aorist active indicative of αναγινωσκω. It was meant to be read. Latin was the legal and official languag…
19th Century
Anglican
This and the following verses are unique to St. John and provide another instance of his exact knowledge of what happened in Jerusalem.
Baptist
And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.
This title then …
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The placard (see comment on v.17) was written in three languages, in order to make the inscription plain to all: Aramaic, for the local inhabitants…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This title then read many of the Jews Who were in great numbers, at the place of execution, rejoicing at his crucifi…
Presbyterian
Here are some remarkable circumstances of Jesus' death, more fully related than before. Pilate would not gratify the chief priests by allowing the …
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13th Century
Catholic
The Evangelist has just told of Christ’s crucifixion; now he mentions the events that accompanied and followed it.
First, as they …
