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John 19:1–7

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John 19:1

1THEN Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.

John 19:2

2And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

John 19:3

3And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

John 19:4

4Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.

John 19:5

5Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

John 19:6

6When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

John 19:7

7The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

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DEFINED WORDS

John 19:1

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

crown

A royal head ornament; by extension, kingship, honour, reward, or the top of the head.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

thorns

Sharp spines or prickles; also thorn-bearing plants and figures of things that prick, obstruct, or grieve.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

head

The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

purple

A reddish-blue colour; cloth or clothing of that colour, often associated with wealth or royalty.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

robe

A kind of gown or long loose garment worn over other dress, particularly by persons in elevated stations.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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John 19:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Jews

Members of the Jewish people; Hebrews or Israelites identified as Jews.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

smote

Struck, beat, wounded, afflicted, or slew.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hands

The end parts of the arms used for holding and working; also figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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John 19:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

again

Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

know

To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

find

To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fault

Properly, an erring or missing; a failing; hence, an error or mistake; a blunder; a defect; a blemish; whatever impairs excellence; applied to things.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wearing

Bearing on or appendant to the person; diminishing by friction; consuming; Denoting what is worn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

crown

A royal head ornament; by extension, kingship, honour, reward, or the top of the head.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

thorns

Sharp spines or prickles; also thorn-bearing plants and figures of things that prick, obstruct, or grieve.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

purple

A reddish-blue colour; cloth or clothing of that colour, often associated with wealth or royalty.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

robe

A kind of gown or long loose garment worn over other dress, particularly by persons in elevated stations.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priests

Persons who officiate in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; KJV contexts distinguish Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, chief priests, and persons made priests unto God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: priest)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

officers

Persons entrusted with an office, charge, authority, or oversight.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Take

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

find

To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fault

Properly, an erring or missing; a failing; hence, an error or mistake; a blunder; a defect; a blemish; whatever impairs excellence; applied to things.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Jews

Members of the Jewish people; Hebrews or Israelites identified as Jews.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

answered

Replied or responded; spoke in answer to a person, statement, or situation.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ought

Should or is bound to; expresses duty, fitness, or necessity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 1

  1. Isaiah 53:5
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  2. Isaiah 50:6
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  3. Matthew 20:19
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  4. Luke 18:33
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  5. Luke 23:16
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From verse 2

  1. Mark 15:16–20
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  2. Isaiah 53:3
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  3. Luke 23:11
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  4. Matthew 27:27–31
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  5. Psalms 22:6
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From verse 3

  1. Matthew 27:29
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  2. Luke 1:28
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  3. Matthew 26:49
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  4. John 18:33
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  5. John 19:19–22
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From verse 4

  1. John 18:38
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  2. John 19:6
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  3. Luke 23:4
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  4. 1 Peter 2:22
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  5. Luke 23:47
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From verse 5

  1. John 19:2
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  2. Hebrews 12:2
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  3. Isaiah 7:14
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  4. John 1:29
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  5. Isaiah 40:9
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From verse 6

  1. John 18:31
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  2. John 19:4
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  3. Acts 13:27–29
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  4. Acts 2:23
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  5. Acts 3:13–15
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From verse 7

  1. Leviticus 24:16
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  2. John 5:18
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  3. Matthew 26:63–66
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  4. Romans 1:4
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  5. Mark 14:61–64
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