Matthew 27:19 Meaning and Explanation
“When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.”
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Read Full Chapter →Pilate's wife warns him by message to have nothing to do with the innocent Jesus.
What Does Matthew 27:19 Mean?
As Pilate takes his place on the judgment seat, his wife sends an urgent warning. Troubled by a dream, she urges him to keep clear of this just man, sensing the gravity of the case.
From an unexpected source comes a testimony to Jesus' innocence. A dream unsettles a Roman household and prompts a plea for justice. Even as the crowd hardens, a quiet voice calls Pilate to do right. The warning underscores that Jesus is no criminal; the One on trial is the just man, and heaven itself seems to press the truth upon those who would condemn Him.
Matthew 27:19 in the Original Language
dikaios (δίκαιος), 'just' -- righteous, in the right, without guilt.
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What does Matthew 27:19 mean?
Pilate's wife warns him by message to have nothing to do with the innocent Jesus.