Luke 23:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

Complete Jewish Bible:

On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was from the Galil;

Berean Standard Bible:

When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

American Standard Version:

But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilæan.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

When{G1161} Pilate{G4091} heard{G191} of Galilee{G1056}, he asked{G1905} whether{G1487} the man{G444} were{G2076} a Galilaean{G1057}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 5:37

  • After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, [even] as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.

Luke 13:1

  • ¶ There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

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Commentary for Luke 23:6

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G4091
    There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Πιλᾶτος
    Transliteration: Pilâtos
    Pronunciation: pil-at'-os
    Description: of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. firm; Pilatus, a Roman:--Pilate.
  3. Strong's Number: G191
    There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀκούω
    Transliteration: akoúō
    Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
  4. Strong's Number: G1056
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Γαλιλαία
    Transliteration: Galilaía
    Pronunciation: gal-il-ah'-yah
    Description: of Hebrew origin (גָּלִיל); Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine:--Galilee.
  5. Strong's Number: G1905
    There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπερωτάω
    Transliteration: eperōtáō
    Pronunciation: ep-er-o-tah'-o
    Description: from ἐπί and ἐρωτάω; to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek:--ask (after, questions), demand, desire, question.
  6. Strong's Number: G1487
    There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰ
    Transliteration: ei
    Pronunciation: i
    Description: a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:--forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μή(γε), εἰ καί, εἰ μή, εἰ μή τι, εἴ περ, εἴ πως, εἴ τις, ἐκ. See also ἐάν.
  7. Strong's Number: G444
    There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
    Transliteration: ánthrōpos
    Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
    Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.
  8. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  9. Strong's Number: G1057
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Γαλιλαῖος
    Transliteration: Galilaîos
    Pronunciation: gal-ee-lah'-yos
    Description: from Γαλιλαία; Galilean or belonging to Galilea:--Galilean, of Galilee.