Matthew 27:16
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.”
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
ἔχω
They were holding
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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λέγω
being named
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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τότε
at that time
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τότε
the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
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ἐπίσημος
notable
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ἐπίσημος
remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent
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δέσμιος
a prisoner
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δέσμιος
a captive (as bound)
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