Matthew 27:23
Strong's Lexicon
“Why ?
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

asked [Pilate].
ἔφη (ephē)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 5346: To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.

“What
Τί (Ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

has He done
ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

wrong ?
κακὸν (kakon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.

But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they shouted
ἔκραζον (ekrazon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2896: To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud.

all the louder
περισσῶς (perissōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 4057: Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly.

“Crucify Him !
Σταυρωθήτω (Staurōthētō)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4717: From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
“Why? asked Pilate. “What evil has He done? But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!

Young's Literal Translation
And the governor said, ‘Why, what evil did he?’ and they were crying out the more, saying, ‘Let be crucified.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he said, “ Why? What has He done wrong? ” But they kept shouting, “ Crucify Him! ” all the more.

New American Standard Bible
And he said, "Why, what evil has He done?" But they kept shouting all the more, saying, "Crucify Him!"

King James Bible
And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
"Why? What crime has he committed?" asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, "Crucify him!"

New Living Translation
"Why?" Pilate demanded. "What crime has he committed?" But the mob roared even louder, "Crucify him!"

English Standard Version
And he said, “Why? What evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Let him be crucified!”

New American Standard Bible
And he said, "Why, what evil has He done?" But they kept shouting all the more, saying, "Crucify Him!"

King James Bible
And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he said, "Why? What has He done wrong?" But they kept shouting, "Crucify Him!" all the more.

International Standard Version
He asked, "What has he done wrong?" But they kept shouting louder and louder, "Let him be crucified!"

NET Bible
He asked, "Why? What wrong has he done?" But they shouted more insistently, "Crucify him!"

American Standard Version
And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.

English Revised Version
And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.

Young's Literal Translation
And the governor said, 'Why, what evil did he?' and they were crying out the more, saying, 'Let be crucified.'
















Cross References
1 Samuel 20:32
And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?

Matthew 27:22
Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

Matthew 27:24
When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

Luke 23:4
Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.

Acts 13:28
And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.

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

Matthew 27:21
The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

Matthew 27:20
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

Matthew 27:25
Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

Matthew 27:26
Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
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