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A Prophesied Insult
Commentators widely agree that the mockery Jesus endured was a direct fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. The act of "wagging their heads" in derision is specifically mentioned in passages like Psalm 22:7 and 109:25, demonstrating that even the specific insults hurled at Christ were foretold centuries earlier.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:39
18th Century
Theologian
Wagging their heads. As a sign of derision and insult. See Job 16:4; Psalms 109:25.
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:39
Wagging their heads (κινουντες τας κεφαλας αυτων). Probably in mock commiseration. "Jews again appear on the scene, with a malice …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:39–40
19th Century
Preacher
And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thys…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:39
Crucifixion was always carried out publicly as a warning to others. A public execution provided opportunity for those walking by to “hurl insults” …
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:39
16th Century
Theologian
And they that passed by. These circumstances carry great weight, for they place before us the extreme abasement of the Son of God, that we…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:39
17th Century
Pastor
And those who passed by In the road to or from Jerusalem; for, it seems, the crosses were placed by the wayside; or they …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:35–44
17th Century
Minister
It was customary to shame criminals by posting a written notice of the crime for which they suffered. So they placed such a notice over Christ's he…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 27:27–66
13th Century
Philosopher
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…