Bible Commentary

And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest [it] in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. 40. Thou that destroyest the temple ] This is the mockery of the Jewish populace, who have caught up the charges brought against Jesus before the Sanhedrin. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:40”

And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, 39. See Psa 22:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Wagging their heads – In token of derision and insult. See Job 16:4; Psa 109:25. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Mat 27:39-40 He saved others; Himself lie cannot save. He saved … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:39”

Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. 38. two thieves ] Rather, robbers; in all probability partners in the crime of Barabbas. The mountain robbers, or banditti, were always ready to take part in such desperate risings against the Roman power. In the eyes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:38”

And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 37. and set up over his head his accusation written ] It was the Roman custom to place on the cross over the criminal’s head, a titulus, or placard, stating the crime for which he suffered. St John … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:37”

And sitting down they watched him there; 36. they watched him there ] fearing lest a rescue should be attempted by the friends of Jesus. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges They watched him there – That is, the four soldiers who had crucified him. They watched him lest his friends should come … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:36”

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. 35. they crucified him ] From the fact of the titulus or inscription being placed over the Saviour’s head, it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:35”

They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted [thereof,] he would not drink. 34. vinegar mingled with gall ] “Wine mingled with myrrh” (Mark). Vinegar = “sour wine” ( vinaigre), or posca, such as was ordinarily drunk by the Roman soldiers. The potion was a stupefying draught given to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:34”

And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 33. a place called Golgotha ] The site of Golgotha is unknown; it was outside the walls, but “nigh to the city” (Joh 19:20), probably near the public road where people passed by ( Mat 27:39), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:33”

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. 32. a man of Cyrene, Simon by name ] (1) “coming out of the country” (Mark and Luke), (2) the father of Alexander and Rufus (Mark). (1) This has been thought to imply that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:32”

And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify [him.] 31, 32. Jesus is led to Crucifixion Mar 15:20-21; Luk 23:26-32; Joh 19:16-17 St Luke has several particulars of what happened on the way to Golgotha, omitted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:31”