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Others slapped him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then they began to spit in Jesus’ face and beat him with their fists. And some slapped him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then they spat in His face and struck Him. And others slapped <i>Him</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote <i>him</i> with the palms of their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then they spat in His face and beat Him; and others struck <i>Him</i> with the palms of their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they spit in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others slapped Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then they spat in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others slapped Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then they spat in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others slapped Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then they spat in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others slapped <i>Him</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then they spat in His face and struck Him with their fists; and some slapped Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they spat in his face and beat him; others slapped him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they spit in His face and beat Him; others slapped Him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then they spit in his face and hit him with their fists. Others slapped him <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then they spit in his face, hit him with their fists, and some of them slapped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then they spat in his face and beat him; and those who slapped him <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they spit in his face and hit him. Some slapped him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists. And some slapped him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then they spit in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then they spit in his face, and buffetted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then they spat in His face, and struck Him--some with the fist, some with the open hand--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then they spat in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they spit in His face and punched Him, and others slapped,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then they spat in His face and struck Him. And others slapped <i>Him</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Then did they spit in his face and buffet him, and others did slap,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then did they spit in his face, and cuffed him, and struck him with a rod:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him: and others struck his face with the palms of their hands, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then they spit in his face, and they struck him with fists. And others struck his face with the palms of their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then they spat in his face and struck him, while some slapped him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they spat in his face and struck him; and some slapped him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then they spat in his face, and struck him on his head, and others beat him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they spat in his face, and they were beating his head. But others were striking him<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Then did they spit in his face, and strike him with their fists; some struck him with the open hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />They spat in His face, and buffeted Him: and they slapped Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then they spit in his face, and buffeted him about; and some slapt his face with their hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then they spit in his face, some beat him on the head, others slapt him on the cheeks,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then they spat in His face, and struck Him--some with the fist, some with the open hand--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Then did they spit in His face, and buffet Him. And others smote <i>Him</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Then did they spit in his face, and beat Him about the head; and some struck Him with rods,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/26-67.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8448" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">66</span>What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered. <span class="reftext">67</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1716.htm" title="1716: eneptysan (V-AIA-3P) -- To spit upon. From en and ptuo; to spit at or on.">they spit</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</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: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpon (N-ANS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person.">face</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2852.htm" title="2852: ekolaphisan (V-AIA-3P) -- To strike with the fist, buffet; hence: I mistreat violently. From a derivative of the base of kolazo; to rap with the fist.">struck</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/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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.">Others</a> <a href="/greek/4474.htm" title="4474: erapisan (V-AIA-3P) -- To slap, strike, smite with the hand. From a derivative of a primary rhepo; to slap.">slapped Him</a> </span> <span class="reftext">68</span>and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a></span><br />He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Mark 14:65</a></span><br />Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-63.htm">Luke 22:63-65</a></span><br />The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him. / They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” / And they said many other blasphemous things against Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-22.htm">John 18:22</a></span><br />When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-3.htm">John 19:3</a></span><br />And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-1.htm">Micah 5:1</a></span><br />Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-30.htm">Lamentations 3:30</a></span><br />Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Acts 23:2</a></span><br />At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-24.htm">1 Kings 22:24</a></span><br />Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/16-10.htm">Job 16:10</a></span><br />They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/30-10.htm">Job 30:10</a></span><br />They abhor me and keep far from me; they do not hesitate to spit in my face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Psalm 22:7</a></span><br />All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,</p><p class="hdg">did.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/27-30.htm">Matthew 27:30</a></b></br> And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/12-14.htm">Numbers 12:14</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in <i>again</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/25-9.htm">Deuteronomy 25:9</a></b></br> Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother's house.</p><p class="hdg">buffeted him.</p><p class="hdg">and others.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a></b></br> But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-24.htm">1 Kings 22:24</a></b></br> But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/20-2.htm">Jeremiah 20:2</a></b></br> Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that <i>were</i> in the high gate of Benjamin, which <i>was</i> by the house of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">smote him.</p><p class="hdg">the palms of their hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/5-1.htm">Micah 5:1</a></b></br> Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/24-49.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Buffet</a> <a href="/matthew/14-24.htm">Buffeted</a> <a href="/matthew/24-49.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Face</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-4.htm">Fist</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-15.htm">Fists</a> <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/matthew/25-11.htm">Open</a> <a href="/matthew/25-17.htm">Others</a> <a href="/daniel/10-10.htm">Palms</a> <a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">Shame</a> <a 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href="/matthew/26-68.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">69. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a></span><br></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 = 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In the cultural and historical context of the time, spitting was considered one of the most degrading insults. The Greek word used here, "ἐμπτύω" (emptyō), signifies a deliberate act of scorn. This action against Jesus fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a>, where the Suffering Servant is described as enduring such shame. It highlights the depth of human sinfulness and the extent of Christ's willingness to endure humiliation for the sake of humanity's redemption.<p><b>and struck Him</b><br />The Greek word "κολαφίζω" (kolaphizō) means to strike with the fist. This physical assault on Jesus is not just an act of violence but also a symbolic rejection of His authority and divinity. In the context of the Passion narrative, it underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering. The striking of Jesus can be seen as a representation of humanity's rebellion against God, yet it also points to the redemptive power of Christ's suffering, as He absorbs the violence and sin of the world.<p><b>Others slapped Him</b><br />The word "ῥαπίζω" (rhapizō) refers to slapping with an open hand, another form of insult and mockery. This act further emphasizes the humiliation Jesus faced. In the historical context, slapping was a way to demean someone publicly, stripping them of dignity. Theologically, this moment reflects the paradox of the Gospel: the King of Kings subjected to the lowest form of human scorn. It serves as a powerful reminder of Jesus' humility and His submission to the Father's will, even in the face of unjust suffering. This act of slapping, while intended to disgrace, ultimately magnifies the glory of Christ's sacrificial love.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(67) <span class= "bld">Then did they spit in his face.</span>--We learn from St. Mark (<a href="/mark/14-65.htm" title="And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say to him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.">Mark 14:65</a>) and St. Luke (<a href="/luke/22-63.htm" title="And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.">Luke 22:63</a>) that these acts of outrage were perpetrated, not by the members of the Sanhedrin, but by the officers who had the accused in their custody, and who, it would seem, availed themselves of the interval between the two meetings of the council to indulge in this wanton cruelty. Here, also, they were unconsciously working out a complete correspondence with Isaiah's picture of the righteous sufferer (<a href="/isaiah/1-6.htm" title="From the sole of the foot even to the head there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrefying sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment.">Isaiah 1:6</a>). The word "buffeted" describes a blow with the clenched fist, as contrasted with one with the open palm.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 67.</span> - 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" (<a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Did they spit in his face.</span> A monstrous indignity, so regarded by all people at all times (<a href="/numbers/12-14.htm">Numbers 12:14</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/25-9.htm">Deuteronomy 25:9</a>; <a href="/job/30-10.htm">Job 30:10</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Buffeted him</span> (<span class="greek">ἐκολάφισαν αὐτὸν</span>); <span class="accented">struck him with fists. <span class="cmt_word"></span>Smote him with the palms of their hands</span> (<span class="greek">ἐῥῤάπισαν</span>). 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-67.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">Τότε</span> <span class="translit">(Tote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they spat</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνέπτυσαν</span> <span class="translit">(eneptysan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1716.htm">Strong's 1716: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spit upon. From en and ptuo; to spit at or on.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">face</span><br /><span class="grk">πρόσωπον</span> <span class="translit">(prosōpon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4383.htm">Strong's 4383: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">struck</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκολάφισαν</span> <span class="translit">(ekolaphisan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2852.htm">Strong's 2852: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike with the fist, buffet; hence: I mistreat violently. From a derivative of the base of kolazo; to rap with the fist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Others</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">slapped [Him],</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐράπισαν</span> <span class="translit">(erapisan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4474.htm">Strong's 4474: </a> </span><span class="str2">To slap, strike, smite with the hand. 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