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John 19:17–21

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John 19:17

17And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:

John 19:18

18Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.

John 19:19

19¶ And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

John 19:20

20This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.

John 19:21

21Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.

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DEFINED WORDS

John 19:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cross

An upright execution stake with a crosspiece; Christ's crucifixion and its reproach or burden; also to pass from one side to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

called

Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

skull

The bone that forms the exterior of the head, and incloses the brain; the brain-pan.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

crucified

To put to death by fastening to a cross; in Hebrews 6: 6, to treat the Son of God as crucified afresh and expose him to open shame.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

other

A different or additional person or thing; the remaining one of two or more.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

midst

The middle or central part; the position among or surrounded by others.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:19

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 · Strong 1890 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cross

An upright execution stake with a crosspiece; Christ's crucifixion and its reproach or burden; also to pass from one side to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

JEWS

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

read

To utter or pronounce written or printed words, letters or characters in the proper order; to repeat the names or utter the sounds customarily annexed to words, letters or characters.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Jews

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

crucified

To put to death by fastening to a cross; in Hebrews 6: 6, to treat the Son of God as crucified afresh and expose him to open shame.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

written

To write: to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Greek

A Greek person or one belonging to the Greek-speaking world; also the Greek language.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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 · Strong 1890 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Jews

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Write

To perform the act of forming characters, letters or figures, as representatives of sounds or ideas. To send letters.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

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From verse 17

  1. Luke 23:33
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  2. Luke 14:27
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  3. Luke 23:26
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  4. Acts 7:58
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  5. Hebrews 13:11–13
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From verse 18

  1. Isaiah 53:12
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  2. Galatians 3:13
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  3. John 18:32
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  4. Mark 15:24–27
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  5. Matthew 27:35–38
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From verse 19

  1. Matthew 27:37
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  2. Luke 23:38
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  3. Mark 15:26
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  4. John 19:14
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  5. Acts 26:9
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From verse 20

  1. Acts 21:37
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  2. Acts 21:40
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  3. Acts 22:2
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  4. Acts 26:14
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  5. John 19:13
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From verse 21

  1. John 19:14
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  2. John 19:19
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