Matthew 27:47

“Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.”

"Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias." - Matthew 27:47
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What does Matthew 27:47 mean?

The verse Matthew 27:47 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias." This verse is part of the larger narrative of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, which is a pivotal moment in the…

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The Cry of Desolation: Understanding Christ's Heart on the Cross

Matthew 27:47 (KJV) states, "Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias." This moment, steeped in sorrow and misunderstanding, occurs in the midst of the profound agony Christ endured as He hung on the cross. To fully grasp the…

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O Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, we gather our hearts before You, acknowledging the profound depths of Your love, demonstrated through the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come to You in prayer with reverence and awe as we meditate on the poignant events…

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Matthew 27:47 - "Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias."
Genesis 47:27 - "¶ And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly."
Matthew 13:47 - "¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:"
Matthew 24:47 - "Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods."
Matthew 12:47 - "Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee."
Matthew 5:47 - "And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?"
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Matthew 26:47 - "¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people."
Matthew 27:27 - "Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers."
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Matthew 27:36 - "And sitting down they watched him there;"
Matthew 27:16 - "And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas."
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Matthew 22:27 - "And last of all the woman died also."
Matthew 27:39 - "¶ And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,"
Matthew 27:18 - "For he knew that for envy they had delivered him."
"¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:" - Matthew 13:47
Matthew 27:28 - "And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe."
Matthew 27:8 - "Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day."
Matthew 27:10 - "And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me."
Matthew 27:7 - "And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in."