John 19:2

King James Version:

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And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put [it] on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

Complete Jewish Bible:

The soldiers twisted thorn-branches into a crown and placed it on his head, put a purple robe on him,

Berean Standard Bible:

The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe.

American Standard Version:

And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple garment;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} the soldiers^{G4757} platted^{G4120} a crown^{G4735} of^{G1537} thorns^{G173}, and put it on^{G2007} his^{G846} head^{G2776}, and^{G2532} they put on^{G4016} him^{G846} a purple^{G4210} robe^{G2440},

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Commentary for John 19:2

John 19:2, "And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe," is a verse that captures a moment during the Passion of Christ, just before his crucifixion. This verse is set within the historical context of the Roman occupation of Judea, where Roman soldiers had the authority to enforce law and order, often with cruelty. The act of fashioning a crown of thorns and dressing Jesus in a purple robe is rich with symbolism and themes of mockery, humiliation, and irony.

The soldiers, acting out of contempt and disregard for Jesus' claim to kingship, use the crown of thorns to deride his royal pretensions. Thorns represent pain and suffering, a stark contrast to the glory and honor typically associated with a crown. The purple robe, a color often associated with royalty and nobility, is used to sarcastically cloak Jesus as a "king," highlighting the soldiers' scorn for his assertion of being the King of the Jews. This act of mockery underscores the broader theme of the world's rejection of Jesus and his teachings.

Historically, the soldiers' actions reflect the common Roman practice of humiliating prisoners before execution, particularly those accused of sedition or challenging the authority of Rome. The scene is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the suffering of the Messiah (such as in Isaiah 53) and is interpreted by Christians as part of God's plan for salvation, where Jesus' suffering and death would atone for the sins of humanity. Theologically, this moment in the Gospel of John encapsulates the paradox of Christ's kingship: his kingdom is not of this world, and his path to glory comes through suffering and self-sacrifice, turning an instrument of torture into a symbol of redemption.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G4757
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: στρατιώτης
   Transliteration: stratiṓtēs
   Pronunciation: strat-ee-o'-tace
   Description: from a presumed derivative of the same as στρατιά; a camper-out, i.e. a (common) warrior (literally or figuratively):--soldier.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4120
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πλέκω
   Transliteration: plékō
   Pronunciation: plek'-o
   Description: a primary word; to twine or braid:--plait.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4735
   There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: στέφανος
   Transliteration: stéphanos
   Pronunciation: stef'-an-os
   Description: from an apparently primary (to twine or wreathe); a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, διάδημα), literally or figuratively:--crown.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1537
   There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκ
   Transliteration: ek
   Pronunciation: ex
   Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
   
6. Strong's Number: G173
   There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄκανθα
   Transliteration: ákantha
   Pronunciation: ak'-an-thah
   Description: probably from the same as ἀκμήν; a thorn:--thorn.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2007
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπιτίθημι
   Transliteration: epitíthēmi
   Pronunciation: ep-ee-tith'-ay-mee
   Description: from ἐπί and τίθημι; to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense):--add unto, lade, lay upon, put (up) on, set on (up), + surname, X wound.
   
8. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2776
   There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κεφαλή
   Transliteration: kephalḗ
   Pronunciation: kef-al-ay'
   Description: from the primary (in the sense of seizing); the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively:--head.
   
10. Strong's Number: G4016
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περιβάλλω
    Transliteration: peribállō
    Pronunciation: per-ee-bal'-lo
    Description: from περί and βάλλω; to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing):--array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on.
    
11. Strong's Number: G4210
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πορφυροῦς
    Transliteration: porphyroûs
    Pronunciation: por-foo-rooce'
    Description: from πορφύρα; purpureal, i.e. bluish red:--purple.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2440
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἱμάτιον
    Transliteration: himátion
    Pronunciation: him-at'-ee-on
    Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi (to put on); a dress (inner or outer):--apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raiment, robe, vesture.