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Matthew 27:14–15

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And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
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From verse 14

  1. Isaiah 8:18Rank 1 from verse 14
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    18Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

  2. 1 Corinthians 4:9Rank 2 from verse 14
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    9For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.

  3. Psalms 71:7Rank 3 from verse 14
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    7I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.

  4. Zechariah 3:8Rank 4 from verse 14
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    8Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.

From verse 15

  1. Acts 24:27Rank 1 from verse 15
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    27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

  2. Acts 25:9Rank 2 from verse 15
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    9But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?

  3. John 18:38–40Rank 3 from verse 15
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    38Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.

    39But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

    40Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

  4. John 19:16Rank 4 from verse 15
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    16Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.

  5. Luke 23:16Rank 5 from verse 15
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    16I will therefore chastise him, and release him.

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Matthew 27:14

COMBINED MEANING

answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

never

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Sense 1: Not ever; at no time or in no case. Sense 2: In never so constructions, however or no matter how much.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

word

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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

insomuch

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To such an extent or degree that the stated result follows; so much that, or with the result that.

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Matthew 27:15

COMBINED MEANING

feast

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Sense 1: A large or special meal, often connected with an appointed celebration. Sense 2: As a verb, to eat or entertain at such a meal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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wont

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Accustomed, or customarily used, to doing or undergoing what is stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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release

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1. To set a person free from custody or restraint. 2. To remit or cease exacting a debt or obligation. 3. The act or appointed year of such remission.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Suggested context · Matthew 27:11–18

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27:11And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

27:12And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

27:13Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

27:14And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

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27:15Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

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27:16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

27:17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

27:18For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

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