Matthew 27:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then Pilate said to him, "Don't you hear all these charges they are making against you?"

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?”

American Standard Version:

Then saith Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then^{G5119} said^{G3004} Pilate^{G4091} unto him^{G846}, Hearest thou^{G191} not^{G3756} how many things^{G4214} they witness against^{G2649} thee^{G4675}?

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Commentary for Matthew 27:13

Matthew 27:13 is a verse set within the broader narrative of Jesus Christ's trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. The verse captures a moment during the interrogation where Pilate confronts Jesus about the multitude of accusations brought against Him by the Jewish leaders. The historical context is the turbulent period of Roman occupation in Judea, where there was significant religious and political tension.

In the verse, Pilate expresses astonishment that Jesus remains silent despite hearing the numerous charges leveled against Him. This silence can be interpreted in various ways: as a fulfillment of prophecy (Isaiah 53:7), as a legal strategy to avoid self-incrimination, or as a reflection of Jesus' acceptance of His fate. The theme here touches on the nature of justice, the power dynamics between occupier and occupied, and the conflict between the Jewish religious establishment and the Roman authority.

Pilate's question to Jesus also underscores a key legal aspect of the trial: the need for a defendant to respond to accusations. However, Jesus' silence, as noted in the previous verse (Matthew 27:12), is a stark contrast to the expectation of self-defense. This moment highlights the theological theme of Jesus' willing submission to the will of God, even in the face of unjust prosecution. The verse thus encapsulates the tension between human justice and divine purpose, a central motif in the passion narratives of the New Testament.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G5119
   There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τότε
   Transliteration: tóte
   Pronunciation: tot'-eh
   Description: from (the neuter of) ὁ and ὅτε; the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution):--that time, then.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4214
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πόσος
   Transliteration: pósos
   Pronunciation: pos'-os
   Description: from an absolute (who, what) and ὅς; interrogative pronoun (of amount) how much (large, long or (plural) many):--how great (long, many), what.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2649
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καταμαρτυρέω
   Transliteration: katamartyréō
   Pronunciation: kat-am-ar-too-reh'-o
   Description: from κατά and μαρτυρέω; to testify against:--witness against.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4675
   There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σοῦ
   Transliteration: soû
   Pronunciation: soo
   Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.