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Matthew 27:29 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 27:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!”
Matthew 27:29 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 27:29
A crown of thorns (στέφανον ἐξ ἀκανθῶν, stephanon ex akanthōn)—likely fashioned from the Syrian Christ-thorn (Ziziphus spina-christi) with long, sharp spikes. This is the anti-crown, fulfilling Genesis 3:18's curse (thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth)—Jesus wears creation's curse upon his head.A reed in his right hand (κάλαμον, kalamon)—a mock scepter. Hail, King of the Jews! (Χαῖρε, βασιλεῦ, Chaire, basileu)—parody of the imperial greeting Ave Caesar. Every element—crown, scepter, acclamation—mocks kingship while unwittingly declaring truth.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 27:29
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“and rejected by men; a man of suffering”
“to scourge”
“Hail, King of the Jews!”
“and put it on his head”
“my shame”
“and said”
“coming to him and offering him vinegar”
“the Redeemer of Israel”
“you have persuaded me”
“the author and perfecter of faith”