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Matthew 27:39

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 27:39 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,
Matthew 27:39 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 27

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
36and they sat and watched him there.
37And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
38Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.
39And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,
40and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross.
41In like manner also the chief priests mocking [him], with the scribes and elders, said,
42He saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they that passed by, etc.] In the road to or from Jerusalem; for, it seems, the crosses were placed by the wayside; or they who passed by the cross, the populace that came from Jerusalem, on purpose to see the sight, reviled him, or “blasphemed him”: they spoke all manner of evil of him, they could think of, to which he answered not a word; and which may teach us patience under the revilings of men: this was foretold of him, (<198951>Psalm 89:51), “they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed”, or “Messiah”; and which Jarchi explains by ypws, “the ends of the king Messiah”; his last times, towards the close of his days; and cites that passage in the Misna f1689, “in the heels,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Wagging their heads - In token of derision and insult. See Job 16:4; Psalms 109:25. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“reviled: Psa 22:6, Psa 22:7, Psa 22:17, Psa 31:11-13, Psa 35:15-21, Psa 69:7-12, Psa 69:20, Psa 109:2, Psa 109:25; Lam 1:12; Lam 2:15-17; Mar 15:29, Mar 15:30; Luk 23:35-39; Pe1 2:22-24 Matthew 27:40”
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