King James Version
Matthew 27:39 in the King James Version says “And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,”
Matthew 27:39 · KJV
And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
KJV Study — Public Domain
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“heads”
G2776the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
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