Matthew 27:16
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
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- John 18:40Rank 3 from verse 16
- Luke 23:18–19Rank 4 from verse 16
18And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
19(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
18And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release vnto vs Barabbas,
19Who for a certaine sedition made in the citie, and for murder, was cast in prison.
- Luke 23:25Rank 5 from verse 16
- Romans 1:32Rank 6 from verse 16
32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
32Who knowing the iudgement of God, (that they which commit such things, are worthy of death) not onely do the same, but ‖haue pleasure in them that doe them.
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Matthew 27:16
Sense 1: Conspicuous, remarkable, distinguished, or widely known. Sense 2: Causing awe or terror.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
One whose liberty is restrained by captivity, arrest, or confinement.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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15Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
15*Now at that feast the Gouernor was woont to release vnto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Selected passage17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said vnto them, Whom will ye that I release vnto you? Barabbas, or Iesus, which is called Christ?