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Mark 15:37 Cross-References
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“And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.”
Mark 15:37 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 15:37
Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost—The phrase aphēken to pneuma (ἀφῆκεν τὸ πνεῦμα, literally 'dismissed the spirit') is striking. The aorist tense of aphiēmi (ἀφίημι, 'release/send away') indicates volitional action. Jesus didn't succumb to death; He actively dismissed His spirit. The phōnē megalē (φωνή μεγάλη, loud voice) is significant—crucifixion victims died by asphyxiation, unable to breathe deeply or speak loudly. That Jesus shouted demonstrated retained strength.This fulfills John 10:17-18: 'I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one takes it from Me, but I la...
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“he said”
“crying with a loud voice”
“and yielded up his spirit.”