Matthew 27:15

Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 27:15

BSB

Now it was the governor's custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.

AKJV

Now at that feast the governor was wont to release to the people a prisoner, whom they would.

CPDV

Now on the solemn day, the procurator was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whomever they wished.

ERV

Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

NHEB

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the crowd one prisoner, whom they desired.

SMT

And in the festival the leader was accustomed to loose one imprisoned to the crowd, which they desired.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 27:15

NowG1161Conjunction atG2596PrepositionthatfeastG1859Noun FemininethegovernorG2232Noun MasculinewaswontG1486VerbtoreleaseG630VerbuntothepeopleG3793Noun Masculine aG1520 prisonerG1198Adjective whomG3739theywouldG2309Verb

Commentary for Matthew 27:15

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

Overview of Matthew 27:15

Summary

Governor customarily releases chosen prisoner

Place

Roman jurisdiction

Event

Explanation of release custom

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD