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Luke 23:9–10

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Luke 23:9

9Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

Luke 23:10

10And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

questioned

Interrogated; examined by questions. Doubted; disputed.

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

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

words

Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.

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

answered

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

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:10

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)

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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

scribes

Writers or clerks; among the Jews, persons learned in and teaching the law.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 9

  1. Matthew 27:14
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  2. 1 Peter 2:23
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  3. Acts 8:32
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  4. Isaiah 53:7
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  5. Luke 13:32
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From verse 10

  1. Acts 24:5
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  2. Luke 11:53
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  3. Luke 23:14–15
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  4. Luke 23:2
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  5. Luke 23:5
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