Matthew 27:32
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.”
σταυρός
Cross, torture stake. Stauros. I am determined to know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The cross is the centre of everything. It is the wisdom and power of God.
οὗτος
Him
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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εὑρίσκω
they found
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εὑρίσκω
To find, to discover, to obtain. Heurisko. Seek and you will find. The finding is guaranteed for those who seek. God is findable because He wants to be found.
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ὄνομα
named
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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Σίμων
Simon;
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Σίμων
Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
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Κυρηναῖος
of Cyrene
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Κυρηναῖος
i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene
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ἐξέρχομαι
Going forth
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ἐξέρχομαι
to issue (literally or figuratively)
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