Matthew 27:31
And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτὸν
from him
G846
αὐτὸν
from him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
4 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἐξέδυσαν
off
G1562
ἐξέδυσαν
off
Strong's:
G1562
Word #:
5 of 20
to cause to sink out of, i.e., (specially as of clothing) to divest
αὐτὸν
from him
G846
αὐτὸν
from him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτὸν
from him
G846
αὐτὸν
from him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτὸν
from him
G846
αὐτὸν
from him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
14 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτὸν
from him
G846
αὐτὸν
from him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
17 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
εἰς
to
G1519
εἰς
to
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
18 of 20
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Historical Context
Condemned men typically carried the crossbeam (patibulum) to the execution site while a placard (titulus) announcing their crime was carried before them or hung around their neck. The vertical post usually remained fixed at the crucifixion site.
Questions for Reflection
- Why was it necessary for the mockery to end and the actual crucifixion to proceed?
- How does the pattern of stripping, clothing, and re-stripping foreshadow the burial garments and resurrection?
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Analysis & Commentary
They took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him—the mock coronation concludes. Jesus is re-dressed in his own clothing, which will soon be gambled away (v. 35). Led him away to crucify him (ἀπήγαγον ἀπήγαγον εἰς τὸ σταυρῶσαι, apēgagon...staurōsai)—the journey to Golgotha begins.
The transition from theatrical mockery to judicial execution is swift. The One who clothed Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:21) is himself stripped and re-clothed by mockers. He will soon be stripped again at the cross, bearing our shame completely.