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they had committed murder in the rebellion. <a href="/nasb_/mark/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the one named Barabbas had been imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder in the revolt. <a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> The man named Barabbas had been imprisoned with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the insurrection. <a href="/nasb77/mark/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the man named Barabbas had been imprisoned with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the insurrection. <a href="/lsb/mark/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the man named Barabbas had been imprisoned with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the insurrection. <a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The man called Barabbas was imprisoned with the insurrectionists (revolutionaries) who had committed murder in the civil rebellion. <a href="/csb/mark/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> There was one named Barabbas, who was in prison with rebels who had committed murder during the rebellion. <a href="/hcsb/mark/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There was one named Barabbas, who was in prison with rebels who had committed murder during the rebellion. <a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And there was one called Barabbas, lying bound with them that had made insurrection, men who in the insurrection had committed murder. <a href="/cev/mark/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And at that time there was a prisoner named Barabbas. He and some others had been arrested for murder during a riot. <a href="/erv/mark/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there was one called Barabbas, lying bound with them that had made insurrection, men who in the insurrection had committed murder. <a href="/gwt/mark/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> There was a man named Barabbas in prison. He was with some rebels who had committed murder during a riot. <a href="/gnt/mark/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> At that time a man named Barabbas was in prison with the rebels who had committed murder in the riot. <a href="/isv/mark/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now there was a man in prison named Barabbas. He had been with the insurgents who had committed murder during the rebellion. <a href="/msb/mark/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with his fellow rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. <a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a> A man named Barabbas was imprisoned with rebels who had committed murder during an insurrection. <a href="/nheb/mark/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> There was one called Barabbas, bound with those who had made insurrection, who in the insurrection had committed murder. <a href="/wbt/mark/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there was one named Barabbas, who lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and at this time a man named Barabbas was in prison among the insurgents--persons who in the insurrection had committed murder. <a href="/web/mark/15.htm">World English Bible</a> There was one called Barabbas, bound with his fellow insurgents, men who in the insurrection had committed murder. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and there was [one] named Barabbas, bound with those making insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one called Barabbas was there, having been bound with the rebels who had committed murder in the insurrection. <a href="/ylt/mark/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and there was one named Barabbas, bound with those making insurrection with him, who had in the insurrection committed murder. <a href="/slt/mark/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And there was he called Barabbas, bound with those exciting sedition, who did murder in the revolt.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there was one called Barabbas, who was put in prison with some seditious men, who in the sedition had committed murder. <a href="/cpdv/mark/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But there was one called Barabbas, who had committed murder in the sedition, who was confined with those of the sedition. <a href="/nabre/mark/15.htm">New American Bible</a> A man called Barabbas was then in prison along with the rebels who had committed murder in a rebellion. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now a man called Barabbas was in prison with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> There was one called Bar-Abbas, who was bound with those who made insurrection, and who had committed murder during the insurrection. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And there was one who was called Barabba, who was bound with those who had made sedition, who had committed murder in the sedition.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And there was one called Barabbas, lying bound with his fellow-insurgents, who had committed murder in the insurrection. <a href="/godbey/mark/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And there was one called Barabbas, having been bound along with the insurrectionists, who had committed murder during the insurrection. <a href="/haweis/mark/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And there was one called Barabbas, bound with those who had made an insurrection with him, and had committed murder in the insurrection. <a href="/mace/mark/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Barabbas lay then confin'd with other seditious, who had committed murder in an insurrection. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and at this time a man named Barabbas was in prison among the insurgents--persons who in the insurrection had committed murder. <a href="/worrell/mark/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And there was one called Barabbas, bound with the insurgents, who, in the insurrection, had committed murder. <a href="/worsley/mark/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and there was one Barabbas under confinement with some of his accomplices in sedition, who had committed murder in the insurrection. <a href="/parallel/mark/15-7.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=5274" 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 Crowd Chooses Barabbas</a> 6Now it was Pilate’s custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing. 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">named</a> <a href="/greek/912.htm" title="912: Barabbas (N-NMS) -- Barabbas. Of Chaldee origin; son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite.">Barabbas</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/1210.htm" title="1210: dedemenos (V-RPM/P-NMS) -- To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind.">imprisoned</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- 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/4955.htm" title="4955: stasiastōn (N-GMP) -- A fellow insurgent. From a compound of sun and a derivative of stasis; a fellow-insurgent.">rebels</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: pepoiēkeisan (V-LIA-3P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">had committed</a> <a href="/greek/5408.htm" title="5408: phonon (N-AMS) -- Murder, slaughter, killing. From an obsolete primary pheno; murder.">murder</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">during</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4714.htm" title="4714: stasei (N-DFS) -- From the base of histemi; a standing, i.e. position; by implication, a popular uprising; figuratively, controversy.">insurrection.</a> 8So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom.…<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/27-16.htm">Matthew 27:16-17</a> At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. / So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” <a href="/luke/23-18.htm">Luke 23:18-19</a> But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” / (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) <a href="/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40</a> “Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.) <a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Acts 3:14</a> You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. <a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Acts 5:36-37</a> Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. / After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered. <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Matthew 26:55</a> At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. <a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Luke 22:52-53</a> Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw? / Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.” <a href="/john/19-40.htm">John 19:40</a> So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... <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="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-3</a> Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16</a> For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. <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. <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a> The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.<a href="/matthew/27-16.htm">Matthew 27:16</a> And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.<a href="/luke/23-18.htm">Luke 23:18,19,25</a> And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-26.htm">Barabbas</a> <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Government</a> <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Imprisoned</a> <a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Insurrection</a> <a href="/mark/14-49.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/mark/14-28.htm">Life</a> <a href="/mark/12-40.htm">Making</a> <a href="/mark/10-19.htm">Murder</a> <a href="/mark/14-57.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/mark/6-28.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/hosea/9-15.htm">Rebels</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Time</a> <a href="/psalms/139-2.htm">Uprising</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/15-11.htm">Barabbas</a> <a href="/luke/8-29.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/mark/15-14.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/luke/23-19.htm">Government</a> <a href="/acts/22-19.htm">Imprisoned</a> <a href="/luke/23-19.htm">Insurrection</a> <a href="/mark/16-18.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Life</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Making</a> <a href="/luke/18-20.htm">Murder</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Rebels</a> <a href="/mark/15-36.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Uprising</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>And a man named Barabbas Barabbas is a figure mentioned in all four Gospels, known for being released instead of Jesus. His name means "son of the father" in Aramaic, which is ironic given the choice between him and Jesus, the true Son of the Father. This choice highlights the rejection of Jesus by the people, fulfilling the prophecy of the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.was imprisoned with the rebels Barabbas was not alone in his imprisonment; he was part of a group involved in a rebellion. This suggests a political motivation, as insurrections against Roman rule were not uncommon in Judea. The presence of rebels indicates the volatile political climate of the time, with many Jews seeking to overthrow Roman authority.who had committed murder The charge of murder underscores the severity of Barabbas's crimes. Unlike Jesus, who was innocent, Barabbas was guilty of a capital offense. This contrast serves to highlight the injustice of the crowd's choice, as they preferred a known criminal over the sinless Christ.during the insurrection The insurrection refers to a specific uprising against Roman rule, though the exact event is not detailed in the Gospels. Such uprisings were frequent, reflecting the Jewish desire for liberation from Roman oppression. This context emphasizes the political tension present during Jesus' trial and crucifixion, as well as the expectation of a Messiah who would deliver Israel from foreign domination.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/barabbas.htm">Barabbas</a> A prisoner mentioned in the Gospels, known for being involved in an insurrection and committing murder. His name means "son of the father" in Aramaic, which is ironic given the choice between him and Jesus, the true Son of the Father. 2. <a href="/topical/r/rebels.htm">Rebels</a> These were individuals who participated in a revolt against Roman authority. Their actions were politically motivated, and they were seen as freedom fighters by some Jews but as criminals by the Romans. 3. <a href="/topical/i/insurrection.htm">Insurrection</a> This refers to a violent uprising against an authority or government. The specific insurrection mentioned here is not detailed in the Gospels, but it highlights the political tension in Judea under Roman rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_irony_of_choice.htm">The Irony of Choice</a> The choice between Barabbas and Jesus symbolizes the world's preference for rebellion over righteousness. Reflect on how society often chooses what is contrary to God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_sin_and_redemption.htm">The Nature of Sin and Redemption</a> Barabbas, a known sinner, was set free while Jesus, the sinless one, was condemned. This illustrates the substitutionary atonement of Christ, who took our place on the cross. <a href="/topical/p/political_and_spiritual_rebellion.htm">Political and Spiritual Rebellion</a> The insurrection represents not only political rebellion but also humanity's spiritual rebellion against God. Consider how we might be rebelling against God's authority in our own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_crowd.htm">The Role of the Crowd</a> The crowd's influence in choosing Barabbas over Jesus serves as a warning about the dangers of following the majority without discernment. Evaluate how peer pressure affects your decisions. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_injustice.htm">God's Sovereignty in Injustice</a> Despite the apparent injustice, God's sovereign plan was at work. Trust that God can use even unjust situations for His purposes and glory.<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/who_was_barabbas_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Barabbas in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_jesus'_trials.htm">What were the key events in Jesus' trials?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_ultra-universalism.htm">Can God forgive Satan?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Bound with them that had made insurrection.--The fact that Barabbas was a rebel as well as robber is stated by St. Luke also (<a href="/luke/23-19.htm" title="(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)">Luke 23:19</a>), but St. Mark alone records the fact that his fellow-insurgents were imprisoned with him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And there was one called Barabbas, lying bound with them that had made insurrection, men who in the insurrection had committed murder. Pilate appears to have thought of Barabbas, not doubting but that, by limiting their choice between him and Jesus, he would secure the liberation of our Lord. But Pilate little knew the temper of the chief priests and scribes, and their bitter hostility to Christ. The word "Barabbas," better written "Bar-Abbas," means "son of father." <a href="/commentaries/mark/15-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [a man] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <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. named λεγόμενος (legomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Barabbas Βαραββᾶς (Barabbas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_912.htm">Strong's 912: </a> Barabbas. Of Chaldee origin; son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. imprisoned δεδεμένος (dedemenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1210.htm">Strong's 1210: </a> To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. rebels στασιαστῶν (stasiastōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4955.htm">Strong's 4955: </a> A fellow insurgent. From a compound of sun and a derivative of stasis; a fellow-insurgent. who οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. had committed πεποιήκεισαν (pepoiēkeisan) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. murder φόνον (phonon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5408.htm">Strong's 5408: </a> Murder, slaughter, killing. From an obsolete primary pheno; murder. during ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <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. insurrection. στάσει (stasei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> From the base of histemi; a standing, i.e. position; by implication, a popular uprising; figuratively, controversy. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/15-7.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 15:7 There was one called Barabbas bound (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/15-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 15:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 15:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/15-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 15:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 15:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>