Matthew 27:15
Strong's Lexicon
Now
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[it was] the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

governor’s
ἡγεμὼν (hēgemōn)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2232: From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province.

custom
εἰώθει (eiōthei)
Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1486: To be accustomed, custom, what was customary. A primary verb; to be used; neuter perfect participle usage.

at
Κατὰ (Kata)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

[the] feast
ἑορτὴν (heortēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1859: A festival, feast, periodically recurring. Of uncertain affinity; a festival.

to release
ἀπολύειν (apolyein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.

to the
τῷ ()
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

crowd
ὄχλῳ (ochlō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

a
ἕνα (hena)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

prisoner
δέσμιον (desmion)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1198: One bound, a prisoner. From desmon; a captive.

of
ὃν (hon)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3739: Who, which, what, that.

their choosing.
ἤθελον (ēthelon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.

Young's Literal Translation
And at the feast the governor had been accustomed to release one to the multitude, a prisoner, whom they willed,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At the festival the governor’s custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.

New American Standard Bible
Now at [the] feast the governor was accustomed to release for the people [any] one prisoner whom they wanted.

King James Bible
Now at [that] feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Now it was the governor's custom at the festival to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd.

New Living Translation
Now it was the governor's custom each year during the Passover celebration to release one prisoner to the crowd--anyone they wanted.

English Standard Version
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted.

New American Standard Bible
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the people any one prisoner whom they wanted.

King James Bible
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At the festival the governor's custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.

International Standard Version
At every festival the governor had a custom of releasing to the crowd any prisoner whom they wanted.

NET Bible
During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted.

American Standard Version
Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

English Revised Version
Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

Young's Literal Translation
And at the feast the governor had been accustomed to release one to the multitude, a prisoner, whom they willed,
















Cross References
Matthew 27:16
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Mark 15:6
Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

Luke 23:17
(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)

Luke 23:18
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

John 18:16
But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

John 18:39
But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

Matthew 1:1
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Matthew 27:14
And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

Matthew 27:13
Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

Matthew 27:12
And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Matthew 27:17
Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
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