Matthew 27:29

King James Version:

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And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put [it] upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

Complete Jewish Bible:

wove thorn-branches into a crown and put it on his head, and put a stick in his right hand. Then they kneeled down in front of him and made fun of him: "Hail to the King of the Jews!"

Berean Standard Bible:

And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”

American Standard Version:

And they platted a crown of thorns and put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} when they had platted^{G4120} a crown^{G4735} of^{G1537} thorns^{G173}, they put^{G2007} it upon^{G1909} his^{G846} head^{G2776}, and^{G2532} a reed^{G2563} in^{G1909} his^{G846} right hand^{G1188}: and^{G2532} they bowed the knee^{G1120} before^{G1715} him^{G846}, and mocked^{G1702} him^{G846}, saying^{G3004}, Hail^{G5463}, King^{G935} of the Jews^{G2453}!

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Commentary for Matthew 27:29

Matthew 27:29 is a verse from the New Testament that depicts a moment during the Passion of Christ, which is the culmination of the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. The verse captures a scene of profound irony and cruel mockery. The soldiers, representing the Roman occupation, weave a crown made of thorns and place it on Jesus' head, along with a reed in his right hand, as a twisted imitation of royal regalia. By doing so, they sarcastically acknowledge him as the "King of the Jews," a title that, in their eyes, is a subject of derision rather than respect.

This act is laden with historical and theological significance. Historically, it reflects the Roman practice of humiliating conquered peoples and their leaders by subjecting them to public ridicule. The crown of thorns symbolizes the physical pain and suffering that Jesus endured, while the reed, a symbol of weakness and instability, mocks his claim to kingship. Theologically, this moment underscores the theme of Christ's humility and obedience to God's will, even in the face of torture and death. It also prefigures his exaltation, as Christians believe that despite the mockery, Jesus is indeed the true King, not only of the Jews but of all creation, whose kingdom is not of this world.

The verse is often interpreted as a fulfillment of prophecy, particularly from the Old Testament, where the suffering and rejection of the Messiah are foretold. It is a poignant illustration of the contrast between worldly power and the divine authority that Jesus embodies. The soldiers' actions, while intended to debase, actually confer upon Jesus a crown of sorrow that, in the Christian narrative, becomes a symbol of triumph over sin and death through his resurrection. This scene is a stark representation of the injustice faced by Jesus, and it has been a subject of deep reflection and artistic representation throughout the history of Christianity.

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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: 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1909
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπί
   Transliteration: epí
   Pronunciation: ep-ee'
   Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
   
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: G2563
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κάλαμος
    Transliteration: kálamos
    Pronunciation: kal'-am-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen:--pen, reed.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1188
    There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δεξιός
    Transliteration: dexiós
    Pronunciation: dex-ee-os'
    Description: from δέχομαι; the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes):--right (hand, side).
    
12. Strong's Number: G1120
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γονυπετέω
    Transliteration: gonypetéō
    Pronunciation: gon-oo-pet-eh'-o
    Description: from a compound of γόνυ and the alternate of πίπτω; to fall on the knee:--bow the knee, kneel down.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1715
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔμπροσθεν
    Transliteration: émprosthen
    Pronunciation: em'-pros-then
    Description: from ἐν and πρός; in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time):--against, at, before, (in presence, sight) of.
    
14. Strong's Number: G1702
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐμπαίζω
    Transliteration: empaízō
    Pronunciation: emp-aheed'-zo
    Description: from ἐν and παίζω; to jeer at, i.e. deride:--mock.
    
15. 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.
    
16. Strong's Number: G5463
    There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χαίρω
    Transliteration: chaírō
    Pronunciation: khah'-ee-ro
    Description: a primary verb; to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well:--farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.
    
17. Strong's Number: G935
    There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βασιλεύς
    Transliteration: basileús
    Pronunciation: bas-il-yooce'
    Description: probably from βάσις (through the notion of a foundation of power); a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively):--king.
    
18. Strong's Number: G2453
    There are 187 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰουδαῖος
    Transliteration: Ioudaîos
    Pronunciation: ee-oo-dah'-yos
    Description: from Ἰουδά (in the sense of Ἰούδας as a country); Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah:--Jew(-ess), of Judæa.