Matthew 27:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Complete Jewish Bible:

There was at that time a notorious prisoner being held, named Yeshua Bar-Abba.

Berean Standard Bible:

At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.

American Standard Version:

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} they had^{G2192} then^{G5119} a notable^{G1978} prisoner^{G1198}, called^{G3004} Barabbas^{G912}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Mark 15:7

And there was [one] named Barabbas, [which lay] bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

Romans 1:32

Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

Luke 23:18

And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this [man], and release unto us Barabbas:

Luke 23:19

(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

Luke 23:25

And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

John 18:40

Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

Acts 3:14

But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

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Commentary for Matthew 27:16

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

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).
Strong's Number: G2192
There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔχω
Transliteration: échō
Pronunciation: skheh'-o
Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
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.
Strong's Number: G1978
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπίσημος
Transliteration: epísēmos
Pronunciation: ep-is'-ay-mos
Description: from ἐπί and some form of the base of σημαίνω; remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent:--notable, of note.
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.
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.
Strong's Number: G912
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Βαραββᾶς
Transliteration: Barabbâs
Pronunciation: bar-ab-bas'
Description: of Chaldee origin (גָּאוֹן and אֲבַגְתָא); son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite:--Barabbas.

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