Luke 23:11
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
পাছত হেৰোদে তেওঁৰ সেনা সকলোৰে সৈতে যীচুক হেয়জ্ঞান আৰু বিদ্ৰূপ কৰি, ৰাজকীয় বস্ত্ৰ পিন্ধাই পীলাতৰ ওচৰলৈ আকৌ পঠিয়াই দিলে।
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Herod and his soldiers treated Jesus with disrespect and made fun of him. They put a fancy robe on Him as part of their mockery before sending Him back to Pilate.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend was being teased by a bully who decided to give them a silly costume to make it worse. That's kind of like what happened to Jesus here—he was already in trouble, and Herod made fun of him more by dressing him up.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the Gospel of Luke, written around 60-85 AD. The writer is believed to be Luke, a Greek doctor who traveled with Paul. It describes events during Jesus's trial before his crucifixion, set in Jerusalem under Roman occupation and Jewish governance.
Living It Out Today
In today’s world, this verse reminds us about the importance of standing up against bullying and mockery. If you see someone being treated unfairly or mocked for their beliefs, consider how you can support them, just as Jesus endured such treatment without retaliating.
Topics
betrayalmockeryendurancecrucifixionRoman rulepilgrimage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Herod and his soldiers mock Jesus?
Herod mocked Jesus because he was hoping to see some miracle, but when Jesus did not perform one, they treated him with disrespect. They were also likely influenced by the political climate and the pressure from Jewish leaders.
What does it mean that Herod 'set him at nought'?
'Set him at nought' means to treat someone as worthless or insignificant, showing a lack of respect. Here, it reflects how Herod and his soldiers viewed Jesus without any reverence.
What was the significance of putting a robe on Jesus?
The robe symbolized mockery; by dressing Jesus in an ornate garment, they were mocking him as if he were a king or a prophet, but doing so sarcastically to further humiliate him.
Why did Herod send Jesus back to Pilate?
After Herod found no basis for the accusations against Jesus and continued his mockery, he sent Jesus back to Pilate as part of the political game between them, each trying not to be seen as weak.