King James Version
Matthew 27:62 in the King James Version says “Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,”
Matthew 27:62 · KJV
And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.
And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.
Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.
Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the next day”
G1887occurring on the succeeding day, i.e., (g2250 being implied) to-morrow
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
“came together”
G4863to lead together, i.e., collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
“the chief priests”
G749the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“Pharisees”
G5330a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
“unto”
G4314a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
This verse is found in the book of Matthew. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Matthew 27:62 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Matthew 27:62 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge