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Matthew 26:67 - Exposition

The scene that ensued upon the verdict being pronounced is beyond measure hideous and unexampled. When the meeting broke up, Jesus was for a time left to the brutal cruelty and the unbridled insolence of the guards and servants. Involuntarily, by their profanity and coarseness, they fulfilled the words of the prophet, speaking in the Person of Messiah, "I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair; I hid not my face from shame and spitting" ( Isaiah 50:6 ). Did they spit in his face. A monstrous indignity, so regarded by all people at all times ( Numbers 12:14 ; Deuteronomy 25:9 ; Job 30:10 ). Buffeted him ( ἐκολα ì φισαν αὐτο Ì ν ); struck him with fists. Smote him with the palms of their hands ( ἐῤῥα ì πισαν ). There is some doubt whether the verb here means "to smite with a rod" or "to slap in the face with the open hand;" but as we have already had mention of striking with the hands, it is probable that beating with a stick is here intended.

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