John 19:21
"Therefore many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek."
Key Reflection
This verse describes the inscription placed above Jesus' head during his crucifixion, written in three languages—Hebrew, Latin, and Greek. For the original Jewish audience, seeing their own language (Hebrew) used alongside the Roman tongue would have underscored both the local and imperial significance of this event, highlighting the tension between Jesus as a Jewish messianic figure and his execution by Rome.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes