Luke 23:6

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

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Other Translations for Luke 23:6

BSB

When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

AKJV

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

CPDV

But Pilate, upon hearing Galilee, asked if the man were of Galilee.

ERV

But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

NHEB

But when Pilate heard it, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

SMT

And Pilate having heard of Galilee, asked if the man is a Galilean.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 23:6

WhenG1161Conjunction PilateG4091Noun Masculine heardG191VerbofGalileeG1056Noun LocationheaskedG1905Verb whetherG1487ConjunctionthemanG444Noun Masculine wereG2076VerbaGalilaeanG1057Adjective

Commentary for Luke 23:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 23:6

Summary

Pilate inquires about defendant's regional origin

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Pilate questions Jesus Galilean origin

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD