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Selected Verse: Matthew 27:39 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Mt 27:39 |
King James |
And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Wagging their heads - In token of derision and insult. See Job 16:4; Psa 109:25. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Wagging their heads - In token of contempt. |
25 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads.
4 I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.