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“ἵνα σταυρωθῇ”: Divine Passive and Purpose in Mark 15:15

Posted on January 15, 2015 by New Testament Greek

Introduction: The Purpose of Betrayal The final words of Mark 15:15 record the intended outcome of Pilate’s decision: ἵνα σταυρωθῇ — “in order that he might be crucified.” This is a classic ἵνα-clause, which expresses purpose or result, but what … Continue reading →

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“φραγελλώσας”: The Aorist Participle of Brutality and Irony in Mark 15:15

Posted on January 15, 2015 by New Testament Greek

Introduction: The King’s Coronation Begins in Scourging Mark 15:15 records Pilate’s final act of surrender to the crowd’s demand: ἀπέλυσεν αὐτοῖς τὸν Βαραββᾶν, καὶ παρέδωκε τὸν Ἰησοῦν φραγελλώσας. “He released Barabbas to them, Study more …..

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“ἀπέλυσεν τὸν Βαραββᾶν”: Legal Release and Narrative Irony in Mark 15:15

Posted on January 15, 2015 by New Testament Greek

Introduction: The Inversion of Justice Mark 15:15 includes this concise but pivotal clause: ἀπέλυσεν αὐτοῖς τὸν Βαραββᾶν — “He released Barabbas to them.” This clause marks a dramatic reversal: Barabbas, a known insurrectionist (Mark 15:7), is set free, while Study … Continue reading →

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“τῷ ὄχλῳ τὸ ἱκανὸν ποιῆσαι”: Idiom of Appeasement in Mark 15:15

Posted on January 15, 2015 by New Testament Greek

Introduction: When Justice Bows to Crowd Control Mark 15:15 opens with a participial phrase describing Pilate’s inner intent: βουλόμενος τῷ ὄχλῳ τὸ ἱκανὸν ποιῆσαι — “wishing to satisfy the crowd.” This expression is built around the idiom τὸ ἱκανὸν Study … Continue reading →

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