King James Version
Mark 15:7 in the King James Version says “And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murde...” — study this verse from Mark chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.”
Mark 15:7 · KJV
But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.
Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.
And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them.
But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“one named”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“with”
G3326properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
“the insurrection”
G4714a standing (properly, the act), i.e., (by analogy) position (existence); by implication, a popular uprising; figuratively, controversy
“had committed”
G4160to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
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