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Luke 23:18 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Luke 23:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 23 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:”
Luke 23:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 23:18
The Crowd's Unanimous Rejection: This verse captures one of history's most tragic moments—the Jewish crowd's unified demand for Jesus's crucifixion. The Greek phrase "anekragon de pamplethei" (ἀνέκραγον δὲ παμπληθεὶ) means "they cried out all together" or "all at once," emphasizing the unanimous, mob-like nature of the outcry. The verb "anekragon" (ἀνέκραγον) suggests a violent, passionate shouting—not reasoned discourse but emotional frenzy. "Aire touton" (Αἶρε τοῦτον, "Away with this one") is a legal formula demanding execution, while "apoluson de hemin ton Barabban" (ἀπόλυσον δὲ ἡμῖν τὸν Βα...
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Cross-References for Luke 23:18
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“and said”
“crying out”
“and asked for a murderer to be granted to you”
“Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him! Pilate said to them”
“that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Therefore do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?,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?,,,,,,,,”
“whom they asked of him.”
“whom they desired.”