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Matthew 27

Matt. 27:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
the chief priests
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
archiereus (Greek #749)
the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
KJV usage: chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.
Pronounce: ar-khee-er-yuce'
Origin: from 746 and 2409
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
elders
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
presbuteros (Greek #4245)
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
KJV usage: elder(-est), old.
Pronounce: pres-boo'-ter-os
Origin: comparative of πρέσβυς (elderly)
persuaded
peitho (Greek #3982)
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty)
KJV usage: agree, assure, believe, have confidence, be (wax) conflent, make friend, obey, persuade, trust, yield.
Pronounce: pi'-tho
Origin: a primary verb
the multitude
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ochlos (Greek #3793)
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
KJV usage: company, multitude, number (of people), people, press.
Pronounce: okh'los
Origin: from a derivative of 2192 (meaning a vehicle)
that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
they should ask
aiteo (Greek #154)
to ask (in genitive case)
KJV usage: ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require. Compare 4441.
Pronounce: ahee-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain derivation
w Barabbas
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Barabbas (Greek #912)
son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite
KJV usage: Barabbas.
Pronounce: bar-ab-bas'
Origin: of Chaldee origin (01347 and 05)
, and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
destroy
apollumi (Greek #622)
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: destroy, die, lose, mar, perish.
Pronounce: ap-ol'-loo-mee
Origin: from 575 and the base of 3639
Jesus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
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Acts 3:14• 14But *ye* denied the holy and righteous one, and asked that a man that was a murderer should be granted to you; (Acts 3:14)

More on:

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Barabbas,
Chief Priest,
Elders,
Priest; Priesthood,
The Lord Jesus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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persuaded.
Mark 15:11• 11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd that he might rather release Barabbas to them. (Mark 15:11)
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Acts 14:18‑19• 18And saying these things, they with difficulty kept the crowds from sacrificing to them.
 19But there came Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds and stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing him to have died. (Acts 14:18‑19)
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Acts 19:23‑29• 23And there took place at that time no small disturbance about the way.
 24For a certain man by name Demetrius, a silver-beater, making silver temples of Artemis, brought no small gain to the artisans;
 25whom having brought together, and those who wrought in such things, he said, Men, ye know that our well-living arises from this work,
 26and ye see and hear that this Paul has persuaded and turned away a great crowd, not only of Ephesus, but almost of all Asia, saying that they are no gods which are made with hands.
 27Now not only there is danger for us that our business come into discredit, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis be counted for nothing, and that her greatness should be destroyed whom the whole of Asia and the world reveres.
 28And having heard this, and being filled with rage, they cried out, saying, Great is Artemis of the Ephesians.
 29And the whole city was filled with confusion, and they rushed with one accord to the theatre, having seized and carried off with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, fellow-travellers of Paul. (Acts 19:23‑29)
should.
Luke 23:18‑20• 18But they cried out in a mass saying, Away with this man and release Barabbas to us;
 19who was one who, for a certain tumult which had taken place in the city, and for murder, had been cast into prison.
 20Pilate therefore, desirous to release Jesus, again addressed them. (Luke 23:18‑20)
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John 18:40• 40They cried therefore again all, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. (John 18:40)
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John 19:15‑16• 15But they cried out, Take him away, take him away, crucify him. Pilate says to them, Shall I crucify your king? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
 16Then therefore he delivered him up to them, that he might be crucified; and they took Jesus and led him away. (John 19:15‑16)
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Acts 3:14‑15• 14But *ye* denied the holy and righteous one, and asked that a man that was a murderer should be granted to you;
 15but the originator of life ye slew, whom God raised from among the dead, whereof *we* are witnesses. (Acts 3:14‑15)
• The greater the moral advantages, where there is not simple faith in God, the greater the hatred of Jesus. (“Remarks on Matthew 27” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should beg for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

W. Kelly Translation

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But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should beg for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)