Matthew 26:62
Matthew 26:62 Meaning and Explanation
“And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?”
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Read Full Chapter →The high priest rises and demands that Jesus answer the accusations.
What Does Matthew 26:62 Mean?
Frustrated by the silence of the prisoner, the high priest rises -- a dramatic gesture in a seated court -- and presses: Answerest thou nothing? What is it which these witness against thee?
Caiaphas needs a confession to rescue a failing case. The silence of Jesus is not sullenness; it is the composure of Isaiah 53, the lamb that before her shearers is dumb. He will not dignify perjury with rebuttal. When He finally speaks, it will not be to defend Himself but to declare Himself.
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What does Matthew 26:62 mean?
The high priest rises and demands that Jesus answer the accusations.