King James Version
Matthew 27:16 in the King James Version says “And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.”
Matthew 27:16 · KJV
And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“they had”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“called”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
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