Matthew 27:39

“And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,”

"And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads," - Matthew 27:39
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What does Matthew 27:39 mean?

Matthew 27:39 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads." This verse takes place during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as he hangs on the cross. The people passing by, most likely bystanders and onlookers, are…

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Reviling at the Cross: The Irony of Mockery

Matthew 27:39 captures a haunting moment at the crucifixion of Jesus: "And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads." This verse invokes a deep sense of sorrow and reflection, as it recounts a scene steeped in human disdain and irony. Here we see the Son of God, the…

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A Prayer for the Mocked and Misunderstood

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer today, I am deeply moved by the words of Matthew 27:39, which tell of those who passed by, reviling the innocent Son of God, and wagging their heads in disdain. How heart-wrenching it must have been for Jesus to endure such scorn…

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