John 19:32
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.”
οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
στρατιώτης
soldiers
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στρατιώτης
Soldier. Stratiotes. Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Soldiers do not expect comfort on campaign. They expect the hardship and embrace it for the mission.
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πρῶτος
first
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πρῶτος
First, foremost, chief. Protos. The first shall be last and the last first. God constantly reverses human rankings. What the world considers great God may consider least.
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ἔρχομαι
Came
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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συσταυρόω
having been crucified with
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συσταυρόω
having been crucified with
to impale in company with (literally or figuratively)
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σκέλος
legs
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σκέλος
through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank)
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κατάγνυμι
broke
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κατάγνυμι
to rend in pieces, i.e. crack apart
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