Questions tagged [crucifixion]
The brutal method of Roman execution by which Jesus was put to death
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Were the accused even present for the crime? (Acts 2)
Peter straightforwardly accuses his audience on the day of Pentecost of murdering their Messiah.
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What does "Smote their breasts" signify in Luke 23:48?
After witnessing the crucifixion of Christ and the phenomena accompanying it the witnesses are said to have smote their breasts and went away.
KJV Luke 23 : 48
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When "darkness" occurred at the Crucifixion, was it a local phenomenon, or did darkness cover the Earth? (Matt.27:45) Is there science input? [closed]
The darkness during the Crucifixion had a profound impact on those witnessing this event (Centurion, thief on a cross, etc.). Did the darkness begin in Judea through some natural meteorological cause ...
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Could Peter's denial be classified in the same level as the betrayal of Judas?
Towards his crucifixion, Christ warns of denial and betrayal amongst some of his disciples. First, it's Judas, followed by Peter, who actually falls into the trap
KJV Matthew 26:14-16
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Why do we persist in saying the crucifixion was on Friday? [closed]
There are persuasive arguments for the crucifixion not being on a Friday. I guess the Friday hypothesis is based on the reference to it being before a Sabbath, and not knowing some of the details of ...
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When Jesus said "It is finished" (John 19:30) did the High Priest also say it was finished at the end of the Passover slaughter
I’m looking for a historical source on any Jewish sacrificial ritual (e.g., Passover, Day of Atonement) in which the high priest would cry something like, “It is finished.” I’ve seen a number of blogs ...
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Were Jesus' companions on the Cross "thieves" or followers of Barabbas? (Mark 15:7, Luke 23:19)
Both Luke and Mark describe Barabbas as having been imprisoned for insurrection and murder:
Luke 23:19 - (Barab′bas), a man who had been thrown into prison for an
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Forgiveness of Christ
On the cross, Jesus said:
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34 ESV)
Was Jesus referring to the Jews that Peter was talking about in Acts 3:17?
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Textual Variants of John 19:26-27 (Entrustment of Mary)
Are there any known historical variants, interpolations, or alternate interpretations regarding the Entrustment of Mary in John 19:26-27?
Specifically the four bold words in verse 26 below?
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Is Luke 22:53 a reference to Satan?
I was reading a book on “Satan & His Deception” by various authors (small booklet). In it, A.W. Pink referenced Luke 22:53 to Satan/devil, but I am not sure it is a reference to Satan.
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Was Jesus obedient unto death, Phil 2:8; or He became obedient because He suffered, Heb 5:8?
Philippians 2:8; KJV;
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Hebrews 5:8,9; KJV;
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Hebrews 2:9-10; were Sufferings of Jesus for the aim of Perfection or for Substitutional Atonement or for both?
Hebrews 2:9-10; KJV;
9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for ...
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1 Peter 2:24; Did Peter express the whole Process of Crucifixion in terms of Lashing by whip?
1 Peter 2:24; DRB;
24 Who his own self bore our sins in his body upon the tree: that we, being dead to sins, should live to justice: by whose stripes you were healed.
Did Peter express the whole ...
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Luke 24:21; what was the Israelites thinking about redeeming Israel?
Luke 24:21; DRB;
21 But we hoped, that it was he that should have redeemed Israel: and now besides all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
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On which day of the week was Jesus crucified - Wednesday or Thursday?
My question does not involve understanding what the meaning of the Day of Preparation is. This is about which day of the week.
While there are contrary opinions on this, I believe all gospels point to ...
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Why was Pilate surprised that Jesus was already dead?
The Bible claims Pilate marveled https://biblehub.com/greek/2296.htm that Jesus was already dead late on the afternoon of the crucifixion (Mark 15:44).
And Pilate marveled if he were already dead: and ...
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No broken bones - spiritual or physical?
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This question is BY NO MEANS questioning the accuracy of the scripture, rather a question about the prophecy in 'Psalms 34:20' was fulfilled in a physical manner by Jesus.
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Luke 23:11 - What did Herod communicate when he sent Jesus back to Pilot in "splendid clothing?"
11 And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate. 12 And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other ...
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Why did passing Jesus back and forth make Herod and Pilate Friends?
I found this verse odd
Luke 23:12 (ESV) 12 And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before this they had been at enmity with each other.
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Did Satan want Jesus crucified or not? Matthew 16:21-23 vs Luke 22:3-6
Many interpret Jesus' words in Matthew 16:23 as evidence that Satan manipulated Peter into attempting to dissuade Jesus from going to the cross (see the top answers to this related question for ...
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Did Jesus address Peter or Satan influencing Peter when he said “Get behind me, Satan!" in Matthew 16:23?
Matthew 16:23 (ESV):
23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”
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Why was James the son of Zebedee beheaded rather than crucified or stoned?
Acts 12 reports that James the son of Zebedee was put to death by Herod Agrippa I:
1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex
certain of the church.
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Matthew 27:46 Why does Jesus not address God as Father?
Matthew 27:46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" (which means "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?").
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Did the sinful woman have a pre-crucifixion understanding of salvation? Luke 7:50 [closed]
Luke 7:48-50 (ESV):
48 And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” 49 Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?” 50 And he said to ...
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Why does Jesus respond to a request about his Kingdom at Luke 23:42 by talking about Paradise in Luke 23:43?
At Luke 23:42, one of the criminals says to Jesus
"Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!" (Berean Study
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When Jesus tells Thomas to reach out his hand and 'put it into' his side, was he wearing clothing covering his side?
In John 20:27, Jesus says to Thomas
"Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe."
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Why did the detachment of soldiers and the police fall to the ground during Jesus' arrest in John 18:6?
John 18:1-6 (NRSV):
1 After Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. 2 Now Judas, ...
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Time of Jesus' crucifixion in relation to the Passover
John 19:14 seems to indicate that Jesus had been arrested, and brought before the priests, and then Pilate, and was then being sent for crucifixion on the day of preparation for the Passover.
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Confusion with "Eli, Eli..." at the Cross [duplicate]
In Mark 15:34-37,
"At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of the bystanders ...
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Why did the women want to annoint the body in Mark 16:1?
In John 12 it is said that Mary had anointed Christ with an expensive perfume while he was at Lazarus house. Christ had alluded to this as the preparation for his burial.
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In Mark 15:42, had the Sabbath already begun?
Since the evening had already begun and the Sabbath begins in the evening, had the Sabbath already started? Or was it still the ending of the day of preparation for the Sabbath?
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(John 19:29) Hyssop and the Cross
John 19:29, "A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a sponge full of the wine on a branch of hyssop (ὑσσώπῳ) and held it to his mouth."
From what I can tell, hyssop is a ...
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Who was preventing Jesus's statement from being understood? Luke 9:45
In Luke 9:45 it says that it was "hidden from them". Who concealed it? Jesus was asking them to listen, pay attention... who was working against Jesus?
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Did Jesus ascend to Paradise on the day of the crucifixion? Is this a contradiction?
Did Jesus ascend to Paradise the same day as the crucifixion? There appear to be two contradictory answers here.
Luke 23.43
Yes. He said to the thief who defended him, “Today you will be with me in ...
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Scarlet or Purple?
I was talking with a friend, and he offered this up as a contradiction between the two accounts. When Jesus is about to be crucified, during his flogging Matthew says the soldiers clothed him in ...
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Is it possible that the soldiers near Pontius Pilate were less in number than the people in the crowd at Jesus' trial?
Matthew 27:24 KJV — When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but
that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands
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What does Jesus mean when he said "Night is coming" in John 9:4? [duplicate]
John 9:4 NIV
As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
He also says in the next verse,
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Did the Holy Spirit leave Jesus on the cross before he died? If not, why not?
Some say that the Holy Spirit left Jesus before he died, ie. that the Father totally withdrew from Jesus as part of his bearing the punishment for sin. However:
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Does the sixth day before the Passover in John 12:1 rule out a Friday crucifixion day?
John 12:1-3,
"Jesus, therefore, six days before the passover, came to Bethany, where was Lazarus, who had died, whom he raised out of the dead;
2 they made, therefore, to him a supper there, and ...
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Thirty Pieces of Silver
Matt. 26:14-15 says,
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief
priests, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him
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What is the reason for the darkening of the sun during the crucifixion?
Matthew 27:45 (NKJV)
Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over
all the land.
Every event during the crucifixion was symbolic, sometimes even prophetic. So that's what ...
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Were the Jews allowed to crucify Jesus themselves?
In John 19:6 Pontius Pilate says "Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him." Does this imply that the Jews were allowed to crucify Him? If so, why didn't they do that?
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What did Jesus mean when he said, Forgive them "for they know not what they do"?
Luke 23:34 (DRA) (emphasis added)
34 And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. But they, dividing his garments, cast lots.
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Was the city of Emmaus along a populated route from Jerusalem?
Luke 24:13,
"And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs." (KJV)
As Emmaus was 60 furlongs from Jerusalem, and as 1 ...
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Do Idioms Used in the Crucifixion Narrative Resolve the "3 Day/3 Night" Objections?
Matthew 12:40 quotes the Messiah saying that He would be in the "heart of the earth" for 3 days and 3 nights. I think the majority of folks believe that the crucifixion took place on the 6th day of ...
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