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Luke 23:18 Cross-References

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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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Barabbasnotorious prisoner (MAT 27:16) set free instead of the Messiah

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...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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