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Luke 23:27 Cross-References

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And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.

Luke 23:27 (KJV)

Commentary on Luke 23:27

This verse captures a poignant moment on Jesus' path to Calvary. The phrase "there followed him" (ēkolouthei) uses the imperfect tense in Greek, indicating continuous action—they kept following. The group consisted of "a great company of people" (polu plēthos tou laou), emphasizing a large multitude, contrasting with the disciples who had fled.Specifically mentioned are "women, which also bewailed and lamented him" (hai kai ekoptonto kai ethrēnoun auton). The verb koptō means to beat or strike, referring to beating the breast in mourning—a traditional expression of grief. The verb thrēneō mean...

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