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John 19:18–24

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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.

John 19:22

22Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.

John 19:23

23¶ Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

John 19:24

24They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

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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 alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

two

The number equal to one and one.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

other

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

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

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

midst

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

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

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wrote

Of write.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

title

An inscription put over any thing as a name by which it is known.

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

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

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 (PCE + 1611)

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)

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:20

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

title

An inscription put over any thing as a name by which it is known.

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

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 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

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

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

place

A location, position, room, occasion, office, or passage, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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 alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

written

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

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Greek

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:21

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)

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

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

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 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:22

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

written

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

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

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:23

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 alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

four

The number following three and preceding five.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

parts

Portions or divisions of a whole; also divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

soldier

A person engaged or enlisted in military service, especially one serving in an army.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

part

A portion or division of a whole; also to divide, separate, depart, or share.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

without

Outside; not within; lacking; free from; or in the absence of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

woven

To weave: to interlace threads or other strands to form cloth, a net, or a web.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

John 19:24

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)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lots

Objects or methods used to decide allotments; the portions, shares, fates, or decisions so assigned; as a verb, allots.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

parted

Separated; divided; severed.

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

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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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  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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  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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From verse 22

  1. Psalms 76:10
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  2. Esther 4:16
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  3. Genesis 43:14
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  4. John 19:12
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  5. Proverbs 8:29
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  1. Luke 23:34
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  2. Mark 15:24
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  3. Matthew 27:35
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  4. Exodus 39:22–23
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From verse 24

  1. Psalms 22:18
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  2. John 19:28
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  3. John 19:36–37
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  4. Acts 13:27
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