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Falling on their knees, they paid homage to him. <a href="/nlt/mark/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> And they struck him on the head with a reed stick, spit on him, and dropped to their knees in mock worship. <a href="/esv/mark/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they were striking his head with a reed and spitting on him and kneeling down in homage to him. <a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him. <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they kept striking His head with a reed and spitting on Him; and bending the knees, they were kneeling down to Him. <a href="/kjv/mark/15.htm">King James Bible</a> And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. <a href="/nkjv/mark/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they struck Him on the head with a reed and spat on Him; and bowing the knee, they worshiped Him. <a href="/nasb_/mark/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they repeatedly beat His head with a reed and spit on Him, and kneeling, they bowed down before Him. <a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> They kept beating His head with a reed, and spitting on Him, and kneeling and bowing before Him. <a href="/nasb77/mark/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they kept beating His head with a reed, and spitting at Him, and kneeling and bowing before Him. <a href="/lsb/mark/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they kept beating His head with a reed, and spitting on Him; and kneeling, they were bowing down before Him. <a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They kept beating Him on the head with a reed and spitting on Him, and kneeling and bowing in [mock] homage to Him. <a href="/csb/mark/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They were hitting him on the head with a stick and spitting on him. Getting down on their knees, they were paying him homage. <a href="/hcsb/mark/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They kept hitting Him on the head with a reed and spitting on Him. Getting down on their knees, they were paying Him homage. <a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they smote his head with a reed, and spat upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. <a href="/cev/mark/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then they beat him on the head with a stick. They spit on him and knelt down and pretended to worship him. <a href="/erv/mark/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they smote his head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. <a href="/gwt/mark/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They kept hitting him on the head with a stick, spitting on him, and kneeling in front of him with false humility. <a href="/gnt/mark/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> They beat him over the head with a stick, spat on him, fell on their knees, and bowed down to him. <a href="/isv/mark/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> They kept hitting him on the head with a stick, spitting on him, kneeling in front of him, and worshiping him. <a href="/msb/mark/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him. <a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Then they knelt down and paid homage to him. <a href="/nheb/mark/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They struck his head with a reed, and spat on him, and bowing their knees, did homage to him. <a href="/wbt/mark/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they struck him on the head with a reed, and spit upon him, and bowing their knees, worshiped him. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then they began to beat Him on the head with a cane, to spit on Him, and to do Him homage on bended knees. <a href="/web/mark/15.htm">World English Bible</a> They struck his head with a reed and spat on him, and bowing their knees, did homage to him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they were striking Him on the head with a reed, and were spitting on Him, and having bent the knee, were prostrating to Him, <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they kept striking His head with a reed and spitting on Him; and bending the knees, they were kneeling down to Him. <a href="/ylt/mark/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they were smiting him on the head with a reed, and were spitting on him, and having bent the knee, were bowing to him, <a href="/slt/mark/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they struck his head with a reed, and they spit upon him, and having placed the knees, they worshipped him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they struck his head with a reed: and they did spit on him. And bowing their knees, they adored him. <a href="/cpdv/mark/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they struck his head with a reed, and they spit on him. And kneeling down, they reverenced him. <a href="/nabre/mark/15.htm">New American Bible</a> and kept striking his head with a reed and spitting upon him. They knelt before him in homage. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They struck his head with a reed, spat upon him, and knelt down in homage to him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they stuck him on his head with a reed, and spat on his face, and knelt on their knees and worshipped him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they were hitting him on his head with a reed and spitting in his face and bowing on their knees and worshiping him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they struck him on the head with a reed, and spit upon him, and bowing their knees, did him homage. <a href="/godbey/mark/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they continued to strike His head with a reed, and spit on Him, and putting down their knees worshiped Him. <a href="/haweis/mark/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they struck him on the head with a cane, and spat upon him, and bowing their knees payed him homage. <a href="/mace/mark/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and they struck him on the head with a cane, spit upon him, and bowing their knees, made a show of reverence. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then they began to beat Him on the head with a cane, to spit on Him, and to do Him homage on bended knees. <a href="/worrell/mark/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they were smiting His head with a reed, and kept spitting on Him; and, bowing their knees, they were worshiping Him! <a href="/worsley/mark/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and struck Him on the head with a reed, and spit upon Him, and bowed their knees, and did Him homage. <a href="/parallel/mark/15-19.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5354" 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/mark/15.htm">The Soldiers Mock Jesus</a> …18And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!” 19<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5180.htm" title="5180: etypton (V-IIA-3P) -- To beat, strike, wound, inflict punishment. ">They kept striking</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: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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: kephalēn (N-AFS) -- From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.">head</a> <a href="/greek/2563.htm" title="2563: kalamō (N-DMS) -- A reed; a reed-pen, reed-staff, measuring rod. Or uncertain affinity; a reed; by implication, a pen.">with a staff</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1716.htm" title="1716: eneptyon (V-IIA-3P) -- To spit upon. From en and ptuo; to spit at or on.">spitting on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- 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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: tithentes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">they knelt down</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1119.htm" title="1119: gonata (N-ANP) -- The knee. Of uncertain affinity; the knee."></a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: prosekynoun (V-IIA-3P) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">and bowed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">before Him.</a> 20After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him.…<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 27:29-30</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!” / Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. <a href="/john/19-2.htm">John 19:2-3</a> The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. <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="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-5</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. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / 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="/luke/22-63.htm">Luke 22:63-65</a> 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. <a href="/john/18-22.htm">John 18:22</a> 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?” <a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Psalm 22:7-8</a> All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19-20</a> You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You. / Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. <a href="/micah/5-1.htm">Micah 5:1</a> 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. <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="/matthew/26-67.htm">Matthew 26:67-68</a> Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him / and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?” <a href="/john/19-1.htm">John 19:1</a> Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2-3</a> Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. / Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. <a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Psalm 35:15-16</a> But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing. / Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me. <a href="/psalms/109-25.htm">Psalm 109:25</a> I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit on him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.they smote.<a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Mark 9:12</a> And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.<a href="/mark/10-34.htm">Mark 10:34</a> And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.<a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Mark 14:65</a> And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.and bowing.<a href="/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52</a> And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.<a href="/genesis/43-28.htm">Genesis 43:28</a> And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.<a href="/1_kings/19-18.htm">1 Kings 19:18</a> Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/mark/12-5.htm">Beating</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">Bended</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Bending</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Bowing</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Cane</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Head</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Him</a> <a href="/mark/5-6.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/mark/14-61.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Knee</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Kneeling</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Knelt</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Reed</a> <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/matthew/27-30.htm">Smiting</a> <a href="/mark/14-47.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/mark/7-33.htm">Spat</a> <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Spit</a> <a href="/mark/8-23.htm">Spitting</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/mark/5-6.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/mark/5-6.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/luke/8-52.htm">Beating</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">Bended</a> <a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Bending</a> <a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/john/19-30.htm">Bowing</a> <a href="/mark/15-36.htm">Cane</a> <a href="/mark/15-22.htm">Head</a> <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Him</a> <a href="/luke/4-7.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/mark/15-31.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/romans/11-4.htm">Knee</a> <a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Kneeling</a> <a href="/luke/5-8.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Knelt</a> <a href="/mark/15-36.htm">Reed</a> <a href="/luke/1-25.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/luke/23-48.htm">Smiting</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/john/9-6.htm">Spat</a> <a href="/luke/18-32.htm">Spit</a> <a href="/job/30-10.htm">Spitting</a> <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/luke/5-18.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/luke/1-74.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/luke/2-37.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 15</div>1. <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.</a> 6. <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released, </a> 12. <a href="/mark/15-12.htm">and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;</a> 21. <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">faints in bearing his cross;</a> 27. <a href="/mark/15-27.htm">hangs between two thieves;</a> 29. <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;</a> 39. <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;</a> 42. <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">and is honorably buried by Joseph.</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/mark/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>They kept striking His head with a staff This phrase highlights the brutal treatment Jesus endured at the hands of the Roman soldiers. The act of striking with a staff is reminiscent of the mockery and physical abuse that was common in Roman punishment. The staff, likely a reed, symbolizes authority and power, which the soldiers mockingly used against Jesus, the true King. This act fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a>, where the suffering servant is described as being struck. It also echoes the earlier mockery in <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Mark 14:65</a>, where Jesus was beaten and spat upon by the Jewish leaders.and spitting on Him Spitting was a sign of utter contempt and disgrace in ancient cultures, including Jewish and Roman societies. This act of spitting on Jesus further emphasizes the humiliation He faced. It fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a>, where the servant of the Lord is described as being spat upon. This act of derision contrasts sharply with Jesus' divine dignity and foreshadows the ultimate rejection He would face on the cross.And they knelt down and bowed before Him The soldiers' mockery continues with this false act of worship. Kneeling and bowing were gestures of reverence and submission, typically reserved for royalty or deity. In this context, the soldiers' actions are deeply ironic, as they unknowingly acknowledge Jesus' true kingship, even as they ridicule Him. This scene parallels <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>, where it is declared that every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. The mock homage here underscores the tragic misunderstanding of Jesus' mission and identity by those who were blind to His true nature.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is being mocked and abused in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/r/roman_soldiers.htm">Roman Soldiers</a> The individuals carrying out the physical abuse and mockery of Jesus. They represent the authority of the Roman Empire. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_praetorium.htm">The Praetorium</a> The governor's headquarters where Jesus was taken to be mocked and beaten by the soldiers. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_staff.htm">The Staff</a> A symbol of authority and power, used here as an instrument of mockery and violence against Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mockery_and_spitting.htm">Mockery and Spitting</a> Acts of profound disrespect and humiliation, highlighting the depth of Jesus' suffering and the fulfillment of prophetic scriptures.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_depth_of_christ's_suffering.htm">The Depth of Christ's Suffering</a> Reflect on the physical and emotional pain Jesus endured. His suffering was not only physical but also deeply humiliating, fulfilling the prophecies of the suffering servant. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Recognize how Jesus' suffering fulfills Old Testament prophecies, affirming the divine plan and purpose in His sacrifice. <a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ.htm">The Humility of Christ</a> Jesus' willingness to endure such mockery and abuse demonstrates His profound humility and obedience to the Father's will. Believers are called to emulate this humility in their own lives. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_mockery_and_persecution.htm">Responding to Mockery and Persecution</a> Consider how Jesus responded to mockery and persecution with patience and forgiveness. Believers are encouraged to respond similarly when facing trials and opposition. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_redemption.htm">The Cost of Redemption</a> Reflect on the immense cost of our redemption, which was paid through Jesus' suffering and sacrifice. This should inspire gratitude and a deeper commitment to live for Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 15</a> <a href="/q/crucifixion_time__mark_15_25_vs._john_19_14.htm">What time was Jesus crucified? (Mark 15:25 vs. John 19:14)</a> <a href="/q/why_do_john_19_14_and_mark_15_25_differ.htm">Why does John 19:14 seem to conflict with Mark 15:25 regarding the timing of Jesus' crucifixion?</a> <a href="/q/where_was_jesus_at_the_sixth_hour.htm">Where was Jesus at the sixth hour on the day of the crucifixion? On the cross (Mark 15:23) In Pilates court (John 19:14)</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_crown_of_thorns'_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Crown of Thorns?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) They smote . . . did spit . . . worshipped.--All three verbs are in the tense which implies frequent repetition.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - And they smote his head with a reed - the same reed, according to St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Matthew 27:29, 30</a>), which they bad first put into his right hand as a scepter, to complete the mocking symbolism - and did spit upon him (ἐνέπτυον αὐτῷ). The verb is in the imperfect; they did it again and again. <a href="/commentaries/mark/15-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>They kept striking ἔτυπτον (etypton) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5180.htm">Strong's 5180: </a> To beat, strike, wound, inflict punishment. 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 κεφαλὴν (kephalēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2776.htm">Strong's 2776: </a> From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively. with a staff καλάμῳ (kalamō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2563.htm">Strong's 2563: </a> A reed; a reed-pen, reed-staff, measuring rod. Or uncertain affinity; a reed; by implication, a pen. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. spitting on ἐνέπτυον (eneptyon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1716.htm">Strong's 1716: </a> To spit upon. From en and ptuo; to spit at or on. Him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they knelt down τιθέντες (tithentes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. [and] bowed προσεκύνουν (prosekynoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. before Him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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