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They clothed him in a purple robe <a href="/nlt/john/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> The soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they put a purple robe on him. <a href="/esv/john/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head and arrayed him in a purple robe. <a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the soldiers, having twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on His head and cast around Him a purple robe. <a href="/kjv/john/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, <a href="/nkjv/john/19.htm">New King James Version</a> And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. <a href="/nasb_/john/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and placed it on His head, and put a purple cloak on Him; <a href="/nasb/john/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and put a purple robe on Him; <a href="/nasb77/john/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and arrayed Him in a purple robe; <a href="/lsb/john/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and put a purple robe on Him; <a href="/amp/john/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and put a purple robe around Him; <a href="/csb/john/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The soldiers also twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and clothed him in a purple robe. <a href="/hcsb/john/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The soldiers also twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on His head, and threw a purple robe around Him. <a href="/asv/john/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple garment; <a href="/cev/john/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The soldiers made a crown out of thorn branches and put it on Jesus. Then they put a purple robe on him. <a href="/erv/john/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple garment; <a href="/gwt/john/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The soldiers twisted some thorny branches into a crown, placed it on his head, and put a purple cape on him. <a href="/gnt/john/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> The soldiers made a crown out of thorny branches and put it on his head; then they put a purple robe on him <a href="/isv/john/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> The soldiers twisted some thorns into a victor's crown, put it on his head, and threw a purple robe on him. <a href="/msb/john/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. <a href="/net/john/19.htm">NET Bible</a> The soldiers braided a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they clothed him in a purple robe. <a href="/nheb/john/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The soldiers twisted thorns into a crown, and put it on his head, and dressed him in a purple garment. <a href="/wbt/john/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the soldiers, twisting twigs of thorn into a wreath, put it on His head, and threw round Him a crimson cloak. <a href="/web/john/19.htm">World English Bible</a> The soldiers twisted thorns into a crown and put it on his head, and dressed him in a purple garment. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the soldiers having plaited a garland of thorns, placed [it] on His head, and they cast a purple garment around Him, <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the soldiers, having twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on His head and cast around Him a purple robe. <a href="/ylt/john/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the soldiers having plaited a crown of thorns, did place it on his head, and a purple garment they put around him, <a href="/slt/john/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the soldiers having twined a crown of thorns, put upon his head, and they put round him a purple robe,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the soldiers platting a crown of thorns, put it upon his head; and they put on him a purple garment. <a href="/cpdv/john/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the soldiers, plaiting a crown of thorns, imposed it on his head. And they put a purple garment around him. <a href="/nabre/john/19.htm">New American Bible</a> And the soldiers wove a crown out of thorns and placed it on his head, and clothed him in a purple cloak, <a href="/nrsvce/john/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they dressed him in a purple robe.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> A nd the soldiers wove a crown of thorns, and placed it on his head, and they covered him with purple robes; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the soldiers wound a crown from thorns and they placed it on his head and clothed him with a purple robe.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorn-branches, and put it upon his head; and they put on him a purple robe, <a href="/godbey/john/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the soldiers having plaited a crown of thorns, placed it on His head, and put on Him a purple robe; <a href="/haweis/john/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the soldiers having platted a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and they clothed him in a purple robe, <a href="/mace/john/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and the soldiers having made a crown of thorns, they put it on his head, and threw a purple robe about him. <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the soldiers, twisting twigs of thorn into a wreath, put it on His head, and threw round Him a crimson cloak. <a href="/worrell/john/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the soldiers, having platted a crown of thorns, placed it upon his head, and put on Him a purple robe; <a href="/worsley/john/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, <a href="/parallel/john/19-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6604" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">The Soldiers Mock Jesus</a> 1Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. 2<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/4757.htm" title="4757: stratiōtai (N-NMP) -- A soldier. From a presumed derivative of the same as stratia; a camper-out, i.e. A warrior.">soldiers</a> <a href="/greek/4120.htm" title="4120: plexantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To weave together, plait, twist, braid. A primary word; to twine or braid.">twisted together</a> <a href="/greek/4735.htm" title="4735: stephanon (N-AMS) -- A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively.">a crown</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/173.htm" title="173: akanthōn (N-GFP) -- A thorn-bush, prickly plant; a thorn. Probably from the same as akmen; a thorn.">thorns,</a> <a href="/greek/2007.htm" title="2007: epethēkan (V-AIA-3P) -- To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.">set it on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2776.htm" title="2776: kephalē (N-DFS) -- From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.">head,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4016.htm" title="4016: periebalon (V-AIA-3P) -- From peri and ballo; to throw all around, i.e. Invest.">dressed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/4210.htm" title="4210: porphyroun (Adj-ANS) -- Purple. From porphura; purpureal, i.e. Bluish red.">in a purple</a> <a href="/greek/2440.htm" title="2440: himation (N-ANS) -- A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.">robe.</a> 3And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Matthew 27:29</a> And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Mark 15:17</a> They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Psalm 22:7</a> All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Matthew 27:28</a> They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Mark 15:19</a> They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him. <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a> I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19</a> You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You. <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Luke 23:11</a> And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate. <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/isaiah/52-14.htm">Isaiah 52:14</a> Just as many were appalled at Him—His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness— <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6</a> But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a> Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,the soldiers.<a href="/john/19-5.htm">John 19:5</a> Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!<a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6</a> But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.<a href="/isaiah/49-7.htm">Isaiah 49:7</a> Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/23-36.htm">Army</a> <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/john/15-22.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Crimson</a> <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/john/13-12.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/john/13-25.htm">Head</a> <a href="/john/2-15.htm">Plaited</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Platted</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/john/13-12.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/john/18-12.htm">Round</a> <a href="/john/18-12.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Thorn</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Thorns</a> <a href="/john/13-4.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/john/17-5.htm">Together</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Twigs</a> <a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Twisting</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Wreath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/19-32.htm">Army</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/john/19-5.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/john/20-12.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/john/19-5.htm">Crimson</a> <a href="/john/19-5.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/john/19-5.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/john/19-30.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">Plaited</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Platted</a> <a href="/john/19-5.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/john/19-5.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/john/19-29.htm">Round</a> <a href="/john/19-16.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/john/19-5.htm">Thorn</a> <a href="/john/19-5.htm">Thorns</a> <a href="/john/21-6.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">Together</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-2.htm">Twigs</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Twisting</a> <a href="/john/19-5.htm">Wreath</a><div class="vheading2">John 19</div>1. <a href="/john/19-1.htm">Jesus is scourged, crowned with thorns, and beaten.</a> 4. <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Pilate is desirous to release him, </a> 15. <a href="/john/19-15.htm">but being overcome with the outrage of the crowd, he delivers him to be crucified.</a> 23. <a href="/john/19-23.htm">They cast lots for his garments.</a> 25. <a href="/john/19-25.htm">He commends his mother to John.</a> 28. <a href="/john/19-28.htm">He dies.</a> 31. <a href="/john/19-31.htm">His side is pierced.</a> 38. <a href="/john/19-38.htm">He is buried by Joseph and Nicodemus.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns This phrase highlights the mockery and suffering Jesus endured. Thorns, a symbol of the curse from <a href="/genesis/3-18.htm">Genesis 3:18</a>, represent sin and the fallen world. The soldiers' act of twisting a crown of thorns signifies the mockery of Jesus' claim to kingship, as thorns were not only painful but also a parody of a royal crown. This act fulfills the prophecy of the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>, who was "despised and rejected by men." The crown of thorns also symbolizes Jesus bearing the curse of sin on behalf of humanity.set it on His head Placing the crown on Jesus' head was an act of humiliation and physical torment. The head, being the most sensitive part of the body, would have caused intense pain. This act of setting the crown on His head is reminiscent of the anointing of kings in the Old Testament, but here it is done in derision. It also foreshadows the ultimate victory of Christ, who, despite this mockery, is the true King of Kings (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>).and dressed Him in a purple robe Purple, a color associated with royalty and wealth, was used here to mock Jesus' claim to be the King of the Jews. The robe, likely a faded military cloak, was used to ridicule His kingship. This act of dressing Him in a purple robe is a stark contrast to the true majesty and glory of Christ, as seen in <a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13-16</a>, where He is depicted in His divine splendor. The mockery of the robe also fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18</a>, where the garments of the suffering servant are divided and cast lots upon.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_soldiers.htm">The Soldiers</a> Roman soldiers who were responsible for mocking and torturing Jesus before His crucifixion. They played a significant role in the events leading up to the crucifixion by physically and emotionally abusing Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/c/crown_of_thorns.htm">Crown of Thorns</a> A painful and mocking symbol placed on Jesus' head. It was meant to ridicule His claim to kingship, turning a symbol of royalty into one of suffering and shame. 3. <a href="/topical/p/purple_robe.htm">Purple Robe</a> A garment placed on Jesus to mock His claim to be the King of the Jews. Purple was a color associated with royalty and wealth, further emphasizing the soldiers' mockery. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of this passage, who is subjected to humiliation and suffering as part of His path to the crucifixion. His endurance of this mockery is a testament to His humility and obedience to God's will. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_mocking.htm">The Event of Mocking</a> This event is part of the Passion of Christ, where Jesus is mocked and scorned by the soldiers, highlighting the depth of His suffering and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ.htm">The Humility of Christ</a> Jesus willingly endured mockery and suffering, demonstrating profound humility. Believers are called to emulate this humility in their own lives, putting others before themselves and accepting suffering for the sake of righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The events of <a href="/john/19-2.htm">John 19:2</a> fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering. This underscores the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan throughout history. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_redemption.htm">The Cost of Redemption</a> The crown of thorns and the purple robe symbolize the immense cost of humanity's redemption. Believers should reflect on the depth of Christ's sacrifice and respond with gratitude and devotion. <a href="/topical/m/mockery_and_persecution.htm">Mockery and Persecution</a> Just as Jesus was mocked, believers may face ridicule for their faith. This passage encourages Christians to stand firm in their faith, knowing that Christ endured the same for their sake. <a href="/topical/r/royalty_in_suffering.htm">Royalty in Suffering</a> The irony of the crown and robe is that they point to Jesus' true kingship, even in suffering. Believers can find hope in the truth that Jesus is King, reigning even in the midst of trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 19</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_crown_of_thorns'_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Crown of Thorns?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_day_14_teach_in_journey.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_mark_15_align_with_other_gospels.htm">How do the events described in Mark 15 align with differing crucifixion accounts in the other Gospels? </a> <a href="/q/what_happened_during_jesus'_crucifixion.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) For the crown of thorns, comp. <a href="/matthew/27-26.htm" title="Then released he Barabbas to them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.">Matthew 27:26</a>; and for the purple robe, <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm" title="And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.">Matthew 27:28</a>; <a href="/mark/15-17.htm" title="And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,">Mark 15:17</a>.(2) That St. John distinguishes between the condemnation to be scourged (<a href="/john/19-1.htm" title="Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.">John 19:1</a>) and that to be crucified. In St. Matthew and St. Mark the flagellation is regarded as the preliminary and part of the punishment. If it was the third hour at which this commenced--i.e., if the incident of <a href="/john/19-1.htm" title="Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.">John 19:1</a> of this chapter is to be assigned to nine o'clock--then the Crucifixion itself would naturally come about twelve o'clock. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Pilate then allowed the wounded and bruised man to be yet further and cruelly insulted by the Roman soldiers, who delighted in cruel play and coarse scorn. And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple robe. The "gorgeous robe" which had been put upon Jesus by Herod had been probably taken' from him before he was brought the second time into the Praetorium, and necessarily before his scourging. Now, though it is called a "purple robe" by John, it was probably a cast-off toga of the Herodian court, in all likelihood it was the same garment which was thrown again around his fettered limbs, his bowed and bleeding form. And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns; in imitation of the victor's wreath at a "triumph," rather than the coronet or diadem of a king. The material is believed by Winer, Hug, Luthardt, and Godet to be the Lycium spinosum, often found at Jerusalem, not the acanthus, whose leaves decorate our Corinthian columns. It is of flexible stem, and would be soon woven into a wreath, the spikes of which, when it was placed around that majestic head, would be driven into the flesh, and produce great agony. <a href="/commentaries/john/19-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. soldiers στρατιῶται (stratiōtai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4757.htm">Strong's 4757: </a> A soldier. From a presumed derivative of the same as stratia; a camper-out, i.e. A warrior. twisted together πλέξαντες (plexantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4120.htm">Strong's 4120: </a> To weave together, plait, twist, braid. A primary word; to twine or braid. a crown στέφανον (stephanon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. thorns, ἀκανθῶν (akanthōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_173.htm">Strong's 173: </a> A thorn-bush, prickly plant; a thorn. Probably from the same as akmen; a thorn. put [it] on ἐπέθηκαν (epethēkan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2007.htm">Strong's 2007: </a> To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. head, κεφαλῇ (kephalē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2776.htm">Strong's 2776: </a> From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. dressed περιέβαλον (periebalon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4016.htm">Strong's 4016: </a> From peri and ballo; to throw all around, i.e. Invest. Him αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. in a purple πορφυροῦν (porphyroun) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> Purple. From porphura; purpureal, i.e. Bluish red. robe. ἱμάτιον (himation) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2440.htm">Strong's 2440: </a> A long flowing outer garment, tunic. 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