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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:41

Chief priests - scribes and elders - To these, several ancient MSS. and versions add, και Φαρισαιων , and Pharisees. But though the authority for this reading is respectable, yet it does not appear that the Pharisees joined in with the others in the condemnation of our Lord. Probably his discourses and parables, related in some of the preceding chapters, which were spoken directly to them, had so far convinced them that they would at least have no hand in putting him to death. All the... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:42

He saved others; himself he cannot save - Or, Cannot he save himself? Several MSS. read this with the mark of interrogation as above; and this makes the sarcasm still more keen. A high priest who designs to destroy the temple of God: a Savior who saves not himself; and the Son of God crucified: these are the contradictions which give offense to Jews and libertines. But a high priest who dispels the types and shadows, only that he may disclose the substance of religion, and become the... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:43

If he will have him - Or, if he delight in him - ει θελει αυτον . The verbs θελω and εθελω , are used by the Septuagint in more than forty places for the Hebrew חפץ chaphets , which signifies, earnestly to desire, or delight in. Now as this is a quotation from Psalm 22:8 , He trusted in the Lord, that he would deliver him; let him deliver him, ( בו חפץ כי ki chaphets bo ), for he Hath Delighted In Him: - ὁτι θελει αυτον , Sept. This will sufficiently vindicate the above... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:44

The thieves also - cast the same in his teeth - That is, one of the robbers; for one, we find, was a penitent, Luke 23:39 , Luke 23:40 . See this form of expression accounted for, on Matthew 26:8 ; (note). read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:45

There was darkness over all the land - I am of opinion that πασαν την γην does not mean all the world, but only the land of Judea. So the word is used Matthew 24:30 ; Luke 4:25 , and in other places. Several eminent critics are of this opinion: Beza defends this meaning of the word, and translates the Greek, super universam Regionem over the whole Country. Besides, it is evident that the evangelists speak of things that happened in Judea, the place of their residence. It is plain... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:46

My God! My God! why hast thou forsaken me! - These words are quoted by our Lord from Psalm 22:1 ; they are of very great importance, and should be carefully considered. Some suppose "that the divinity had now departed from Christ, and that his human nature was left unsupported to bear the punishment due to men for their sins." But this is by no means to be admitted, as it would deprive his sacrifice of its infinite merit, and consequently leave the sin of the world without an atonement.... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:47

This man calleth for Elias - Probably these were Hellenistic Jews, who did not fully understand the meaning of our Lord's words. Elijah was daily expected to appear as the forerunner of the Messiah, whose arrival, under the character of a mighty prince, was generally supposed to be at hand throughout the east. See Malachi 4:5 ; Matthew 2:2-4 ; Matthew 17:10-12 . read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:48

Took a sponge - This being the most convenient way to reach a liquid to his mouth; tied it on a reed, that they might be able to reach his lips with it. This reed, as we learn from St. John, was a stalk of hyssop, which, in that country, must have grown to a considerable magnitude. This appears also to have been done in mercy, to alleviate his sufferings. See Matthew 27:34 . read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:49

After this verse, BCL and five others add, Another, taking a spear, pierced his side, and there came out blood and water. Several of the fathers add the same words here: they appear, however, to be an interpolation from John 19:34 . read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:50

Yielded up the ghost - Αφηκε το πνευμα , He dismissed the spirit. He himself willingly gave up that life which it was impossible for man to take away. It is not said that he hung on the cross till he died through pain and agony; nor is it said that his bones were broken, the sooner to put him out of pain, and to hasten his death; but that himself dismissed the soul, that he might thus become, not a forced sacrifice, but a free-will offering for sin. Now, as our English word ghost, from... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:41

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:42

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:43

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:44

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:45

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:46

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:47

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:48

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:49

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:50

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