Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews. New Living Translation A sign was fastened above him with these words: “This is the King of the Jews.” English Standard Version There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” Berean Standard Bible Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Berean Literal Bible And there was also this inscription over Him: The King of the Jews. King James Bible And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. New King James Version And an inscription also was written over Him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. New American Standard Bible Now there was also an inscription above Him, “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” NASB 1995 Now there was also an inscription above Him, “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” NASB 1977 Now there was also an inscription above Him, “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Legacy Standard Bible Now there was also an inscription above Him, “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Amplified Bible Now there was also an inscription above Him: “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Christian Standard Bible An inscription was above him: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Holman Christian Standard Bible An inscription was above Him: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. American Standard Version And there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Contemporary English Version Above him was a sign that said, "This is the King of the Jews." English Revised Version And there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. GOD'S WORD® Translation A written notice was placed above him. It said, "This is the king of the Jews." Good News Translation Above him were written these words: "This is the King of the Jews." International Standard Version There was also an inscription over him written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: "This is the King of the Jews." Majority Standard Bible Above Him was posted an inscription written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. NET Bible There was also an inscription over him, "This is the king of the Jews." New Heart English Bible An inscription was also written above him: "THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS." Webster's Bible Translation And a superscription also was written over him, in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Weymouth New Testament There was moreover a writing over His head: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. World English Bible An inscription was also written over him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there was also an inscription written over Him [[in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew]]: “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Berean Literal Bible And there was also this inscription over Him: The King of the Jews. Young's Literal Translation And there was also a superscription written over him, in letters of Greek, and Roman, and Hebrew, 'This is the King of the Jews.' Smith's Literal Translation And there was also an inscription written upon him, in letters Greek, Roman, and Hebrew; THIS IS KING OF THE JEWS. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there was also a superscription written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Catholic Public Domain Version Now there was also an inscription written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. New American Bible Above him there was an inscription that read, “This is the King of the Jews.” New Revised Standard Version There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere was also an inscription which was written over him, in Greek and Roman, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And there was an inscription that was written over him in Greek and in Latin and in Aramaic: “This is The King of the Judeans.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd a superscription was also written over him in Greek and in Roman and in Hebrew letters, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Godbey New Testament And the superscription was also over Him: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Haweis New Testament And there was an inscription written over him in Greek, Roman, and Hebrew characters, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Mace New Testament they likewise put the following inscription over his head, in Greek, in Latin, and in Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Weymouth New Testament There was moreover a writing over His head: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Worrell New Testament And there was also an inscription over Him, "THE KING OF THE JEWS, THIS!" Worsley New Testament And there was a superscription written over Him in Greek, and Latin and Hebrew letters, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Crucifixion…37“If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” 38 Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 39One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”… Cross References John 19:19-22 Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. / Many of the Jews read this sign, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek. / So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but only that He said, ‘I am the King of the Jews.’” ... Matthew 27:37 Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Mark 15:26 And the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS. Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Psalm 22:6-8 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” John 18:33-37 Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ... John 1:49 “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Daniel 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Psalm 2:6 “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” John 12:13-15 They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” / Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.” Acts 2:36 Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Revelation 19:16 And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. 1 Timothy 6:15 which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. Treasury of Scripture And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Luke 23:3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. Matthew 27:11,37 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest… Mark 15:18,26,32 And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! … Jump to Previous Greek Head Hebrew Inscription JEWS Letters Moreover Notice Read Roman Superscription Words Writing WrittenJump to Next Greek Head Hebrew Inscription JEWS Letters Moreover Notice Read Roman Superscription Words Writing WrittenLuke 23 1. Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.8. Herod mocks him. 12. Herod and Pilate become friends. 13. Barabbas is desired of the people, 24. and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified. 26. He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem; 34. prays for his enemies. 39. Two criminals are crucified with him. 46. His death. 50. His burial. Above Him The phrase "Above Him" indicates the physical placement of the inscription on the cross. In Roman crucifixions, it was customary to place a sign, known as a "titulus," above the condemned to indicate the crime for which they were being executed. This practice was meant to serve as a public deterrent. The placement "above" signifies not only the literal position but also the spiritual irony that, while Jesus was physically below the sign, He was spiritually above all earthly powers and authorities. was posted an inscription THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS Ὁ βασιλεὺς τῶν Ιουδαίων (Mark). Rex Judaeorum hic est (Luke). Dr. Farrar suggests that the title over the cross was as above. St. Matthew's is an accurate combination of the three, and was not improbably, as a combination of the three inscriptions, the common form reproduced in the first oral Gospel. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Aboveἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was [posted] Ἦν (Ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. an inscription: ἐπιγραφὴ (epigraphē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1923: An inscription, title, label. From epigrapho; an inscription. [This is] the Ο (HO) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. King ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ (BASILEUS) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. of the ΤΩΝ (TŌN) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jews. ΙΟΥΔΑΙΩΝ (IOUDAIŌN) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. Links Luke 23:38 NIVLuke 23:38 NLT Luke 23:38 ESV Luke 23:38 NASB Luke 23:38 KJV Luke 23:38 BibleApps.com Luke 23:38 Biblia Paralela Luke 23:38 Chinese Bible Luke 23:38 French Bible Luke 23:38 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 23:38 An inscription was also written over him (Luke Lu Lk) |
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