Matthew 27:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Now at [that] feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

Complete Jewish Bible:

It was the governor's custom during a festival to set free one prisoner, whom ever the crowd asked for.

Berean Standard Bible:

Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.

American Standard Version:

Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now^{G1161} at^{G2596} that feast^{G1859} the governor^{G2232} was wont^{G1486} to release^{G630} unto the people^{G3793} a^{G1520} prisoner^{G1198}, whom^{G3739} they would^{G2309}.

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Commentary for Matthew 27:15

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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: dé
   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: G2596
   There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κατά
   Transliteration: katá
   Pronunciation: kat-ah'
   Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1859
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἑορτή
   Transliteration: heortḗ
   Pronunciation: heh-or-tay'
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a festival:--feast, holyday.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2232
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡγεμών
   Transliteration: hēgemṓn
   Pronunciation: hayg-em-ohn'
   Description: from ἡγέομαι; a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province:--governor, prince, ruler.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1486
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔθω
   Transliteration: éthō
   Pronunciation: eth'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to be used (by habit or conventionality); neuter perfect participle usage:--be custom (manner, wont).
   
6. Strong's Number: G630
   There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπολύω
   Transliteration: apolýō
   Pronunciation: ap-ol-oo'-o
   Description: from ἀπό and λύω; to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce:--(let) depart, dismiss, divorce, forgive, let go, loose, put (send) away, release, set at liberty.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3793
   There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὄχλος
   Transliteration: óchlos
   Pronunciation: okh'los
   Description: from a derivative of ἔχω (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot:--company, multitude, number (of people), people, press.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1520
   There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἷς
   Transliteration: heîs
   Pronunciation: hice
   Description: a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also εἷς καθ’ εἷς, μηδείς, μία, οὐδείς.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1198
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέσμιος
   Transliteration: désmios
   Pronunciation: des'-mee-os
   Description: from δεσμόν; a captive (as bound):--in bonds, prisoner.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2309
    There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θέλω
    Transliteration: thélō
    Pronunciation: eth-el-eh'-o
    Description: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of αἱρέομαι; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas βούλομαι properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in:--desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).