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Matthew 27:25: Meaning Explained
Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
Matthew 27:25
“All the people answered, "Let his blood be on us and on our children!"”
What Does This Verse Mean?
The crowd shouts that they will take responsibility for Jesus's death and its consequences for themselves and their descendants.
What’s Happening Here
The crowd formally accepts blame for Jesus's execution.
Key Words
bloodA symbol of guilt and responsibility for death
Why It Matters
The crowd takes full responsibility for the innocent death they are demanding.
Did You Know?
This statement shows the seriousness of their demand for Jesus's death.
Word Study
G2532
Thenκαὶ
G611
answeredἀποκριθεὶς
G3956
allπᾶς
G2992
the peopleλαὸς
G2036
and saidεἶπεν
G129
His bloodαἷμα
G1909
be onἐπὶ
G2248
usἡμᾶς
G5043
childrenτέκνα
G2257
ourἡμῶν
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