chief priestsἀρχιερεύς
archiereus · Greek Noun
A formal title for the highest-ranking religious leaders in Judaism, including the High Priest and heads of priestly divisions, who held significant political and spiritual authority.
rulersἄρχων
archon · Greek Noun
Refers to those in positions of political or community leadership, specifically members of the Sanhedrin or local administrative council.
misleadingἀποστρέφω
apostrepho · Greek Verb
Literally to lead astray, deceive, or corrupt. In a biblical sense, it often refers to turning people away from the truth or the path of God.
guiltyαἴτιος
aitios · Greek Adjective/Noun
A legal or moral fault; the state of being liable for a crime or sin. Biblically, it signifies a failure to meet God's standard of holiness.
chargesαἰτία
aitia · Greek Noun
A formal accusation or legal charge brought against someone. In the context of the trial of Jesus, it refers to the claims brought by the religious leaders to justify his execution.
deathθάνατος
thanatos · Greek Noun
The termination of physical life as a consequence of sin or a judicial penalty. Biblically, it is viewed as the ultimate separation and the judgment against transgression.
punishπαιδεύσας
paideusas · Greek Verb
To inflict a penalty or chastisement as a consequence of wrongdoing; in this legal context, Pilate suggests a scourging as a compromise to appease the crowd.
releaseἀπόλυσον
apolyson · Greek Verb
To set free, forgive a debt, or let go from custody; in the New Testament, it is frequently used to describe the release of a prisoner or the remission of sins.
cried outἐπέκραξαν
epekraxan · Greek Verb
The act of crying out loudly or screaming, often reflecting intense emotion, collective agitation, or urgent public demand.
BarabbasΒαραββᾶν
Barabban · Aramaic/Greek Proper Noun
An Aramaic name meaning 'son of the father.' In the narrative, he is a prisoner chosen by the crowd to be freed in place of Jesus.
insurrectionστάσιν
stasin · Greek Noun
A violent uprising against established authority or government; in the biblical context, it refers to organized rebellion involving physical force.
murderφόνου
phonou · Greek Noun
The unlawful, intentional taking of a human life; biblically, it is regarded as a grave sin against God, who is the author of life.
JesusἸησοῦν
Iēsoun · Greek/Hebrew Proper Noun
The Greek name for the historical figure Yeshua of Nazareth, who is the central figure of the Christian faith, believed to be the Son of God and the Messiah.
Crucifyσταύρου
staurou · Greek Verb
A specific, brutal form of capital punishment used by the Romans, consisting of nailing or binding a victim to a cross until death; it represents the ultimate humiliation and physical suffering, which Jesus endured for the atonement of sins.
evilκακόν
kakon · Greek Adjective/Noun
A moral or ethical wrong, a transgression against God's law, or wicked conduct that violates divine or human standards. It often denotes behavior that is inherently harmful or contrary to the character of God.
guiltαἴτιον
aition · Greek Noun
A state of being responsible for an offense or crime; a legal or moral culpability before a judge. In a biblical context, it often refers to the absence of moral defect or legal transgression.
crucifiedσταυρωθῇ
staurōthē · Greek Verb
To put to death by nailing or binding to a cross. It was a brutal form of capital punishment reserved by the Romans for slaves, rebels, and the lowest criminals, involving immense suffering and humiliation.
releasedἀπέλυσε
apelyse · Greek Verb
The act of setting someone free from confinement, bondage, or debt. In the Gospels, it is often used in the context of legal acquittal or the release of a prisoner.
insurrectionστάσιν
stasin · Greek Noun
A violent uprising or rebellion against an established authority or government. It implies sedition and active defiance against the governing order.
murderφόνον
phonon · Greek Noun
The intentional and unlawful killing of another human being. It is recognized in Scripture as a grave sin and a violation of the sanctity of life given by God.
delivered... overπαρέδωκεν
paredōken · Greek Verb
To hand over or surrender someone or something into the power or authority of another. In the passion narratives, it carries the theological weight of Jesus being turned over to the authorities for suffering and death.
