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So when Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but rather that a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands [to ceremonially cleanse himself of guilt] in the presence of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this [righteous] Man’s blood; see to that yourselves.”
Matthew 27:24. New International Version. 24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!”.
In an act of great theatre, Pilate dramatically washes his hands, symbolizing that he refuses any responsibility for Jesus' death. Even as he signs a death warrant for a truly guiltless man, Pontius Pilate has the nerve to declare himself innocent of Jesus' death.
Pilate's washing his hands of responsibility for Jesus's death in Matthew 27:24 is a commonly encountered image in the popular imagination, [76] and is the origin of the English phrase "to wash one's hands of (the matter)", meaning to refuse further involvement with or responsibility for something. [286]
Pilate may wash his hands, he cannot purify heart or conscience from the stain of this foul murder. As long as the Church lasts so long will the Creed announce that Jesus "suffered under Pontius Pilate."
Nov 11, 2022 · The iconic scene of Pilate washing his hands is based on the Gospel of Matthew (27:24): “[Pilate] took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, ‘I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.’”
Feb 16, 2016 · In Matthew 27:24, Pilate washed his hands because he couldn't find any guilt in Jesus while he condemned Him to the cross. So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot ...
Mar 6, 2019 · According to the Gospel of Matthew, Pilate washed his hands in front of the crowd before announcing, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.”
Read Pilate Washing His Hands of The Wearied Christ from author Alexander Maclaren. Find more Christian classics for theology and Bible study at Bible Study Tools....
encyclopedia. Pontius Pilate. Roman procurator. Listen to the audio version of this content. Click to enlarge. Pilate, PONTIUS.—After the deposition of the eldest son of Herod, Archelaus (who had succeeded his father as ethnarch), Judea was placed under the rule of a Roman procurator.
