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Matthew 27:28

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And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
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  1. John 19:2–5Rank 1 from verse 28
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    2And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

    3And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

    4Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.

    5Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

  2. Luke 23:11Rank 2 from verse 28
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    11And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

  3. Mark 15:17Rank 3 from verse 28
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    17And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,

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Matthew 27:28

COMBINED MEANING

stripped

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Took off or took away clothing, armour, ornaments, possessions, or glory; deprived oneself or another of them.

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COMBINED MEANING

put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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put on

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1. To place upon, clothe, or cover. 2. To assume a character, identity, conduct, or condition.

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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scarlet

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Sense 1: A bright red colour. Sense 2: Dye, thread, cloth, or a garment of that colour.

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robe

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A kind of gown or long loose garment worn over other dress, particularly by persons in elevated stations.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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27Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

28And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

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29¶ And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

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