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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:37

set up over His head. This is not therefore the inscription written by Pilate and put upon the cross before it left Pilate's presence (John 19:19 ); this was brought after the dividing of the garments; and was probably the result of the discussion of John 19:21 , John 19:22 . See App-163 . over. Greek. epano = up over. See note "upon", Matthew 28:2 . THIS, &c. For these capital letters see App-48 . read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:38

Then. After the parting of the garments. See App-163 . two thieves = two robbers. Greek. lestia. Therefore not the two "malefactors" (Greek. kakourgoi) of Luke 23:32 , who "were led with Him to be put to death", and came to Calvary and were crucified with Him (Luke 23:33 ). These two "robbers" were brought later. Note the word "Then" (Matthew 27:38 ). See App-164 . with = together with: i.e. in conjunction (not association). Greek. sun. App-104 . one on, &c. See App-164 . read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:39

passed = were passing. Another indication that it was not the Passover day. See App-166 . read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:40

Thou that, &c. Perverting the Lord's words (John 2:19 ). Compare Matthew 6:18 . the Son of God. App-98 . from = off. Greek. apo. App-104 . Same as in w. 42, 45, 55, 64. read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:41

also the chief priests = the chief priests also. said = kept saying. read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:42

He saved. Note the Alternation here, in the Greek. In Eng. it is an Introversion. j | Others k | He saved j | Himself k | He cannot save. others. App-124 . cannot = is not (Greek. ou, as in Matthew 27:6 ) able to. If he be, &c. The condition is assumed. See App-118 . All the texts omit "if", and read "he is" (in irony). read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:43

trusted. See App-150 . Quoted from Psalms 22:8 . if He will. The condition assumed, as in Matthew 27:42 . Compare Psalms 18:19 ; Psalms 41:11 . read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:44

cast . . . teeth = kept reviling Him. Both the robbers reviled; but only one of the malefactors (Luke 23:39 , Luke 23:40 ). See App-164 . read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:45

the sixth hour. Noon. See App-165 . there was darkness. No human eyes must gaze on the Lord's last hours. land. Greek. ge. App-109 . unto = until. See App-165 . the ninth hour. 3pm. See App-165 . read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 27:46

about. Greek. peri. App-104 . Eli, Eli, lama sabachtnani. The English transliteration of the Greek, which is the Greek transliteration of the Aram, ' eli , ' eli , lamah 'azabhani. The whole expression is Aramaic. See App-94 . Words not reported in Luke or John. Quoted from Psalms 22:1 . See the notes there. Thus, with the Lord's last breath He gives Divine authority to the O.T. See App-117 . Note the "seven words" from the cross: (1) Luke 23:34 ; (2) Luke 23:43 ; (3) John 19:26 , John... read more

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