Luke 23:27 kjv
And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.
Luke 23:27 nkjv
And a great multitude of the people followed Him, and women who also mourned and lamented Him.
Luke 23:27 niv
A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him.
Luke 23:27 esv
And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him.
Luke 23:27 nlt
A large crowd trailed behind, including many grief-stricken women.
Luke 23 27 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:27 | "...and of women... who also were beating their breasts and lamenting him." | Isa 53:5 (Prophecy of suffering servant); Mark 15:28 (Fulfillment of prophecy); Zech 12:10 (Mourning for pierced one); John 19:17-22 (Crucifixion account); Acts 1:9 (Ascension); Rom 8:17 (Suffering with Christ); Phil 3:10 (Fellowship in his sufferings); 2 Tim 2:11-13 (Faithfulness through suffering); Heb 5:8 (Son learned obedience from suffering); 1 Pet 1:11 (Suffering of Christ predicted); 1 Pet 2:21 (Called to suffer as Christ did); 1 John 3:16 (Love manifested by laying down life); Rev 1:5 (Christ shed his blood for us); Gal 3:13 (Curse for us); Heb 12:2 (Jesus endured the cross); Luke 19:41-44 (Jesus wept over Jerusalem); Jer 15:10 (Lament of prophet); Hos 9:12 (Consequences of sin); Mark 14:3-9 (Woman anoints Jesus); Luke 7:36-50 (Woman anoints Jesus); John 11:35 (Jesus wept) |
Luke 23 verses
Luke 23 27 Meaning
The verse describes a large crowd, composed of both men and women, following Jesus. Their sorrow and lamentation are expressed as they witness his suffering on the way to the cross. They mourn for him, indicating a deep sympathy and distress at his ordeal.
Luke 23 27 Context
This verse occurs during Jesus' Passion week, specifically on the Via Dolorosa (the Way of Sorrows). Jesus has been condemned by Pontius Pilate and is being led out to be crucified at Golgotha. He carries his cross, stumbling under the burden. The context is the public humiliation and suffering of Jesus, a stark contrast to his divine nature and ministry. The Roman soldiers have already mocked him.
Luke 23 27 Word Analysis
- καὶ ___ (kai) - "and" - Connects the group of women to the larger crowd that followed Jesus.
- ___ ἔθνος _ (ethnos) - "a great multitude" - Refers to a large assembly of people, not a specific ethnicity, emphasizing the significant number present.
- ___ λαοῦ _ (laou) - "and of people" - Could refer to the general populace, further indicating the extensive crowd.
- ___ καὶ _ (kai) - "and" - Connects men and women.
- ___ _ (gunaiōn) - "of women" - Specifically mentions the presence and role of women, who often played significant roles in mourning rituals.
- ___ __ (hos) - "who" - Introduces a descriptive clause about the women.
- ____ (kai) - "who" - This and the preceding "hos" create emphasis.
- ___ __ (k Papadontes) - "beating their breasts" - A physical expression of deep sorrow, grief, and self-affliction.
- ____ (kai) - "and" - Links two actions of mourning.
- ___ __ (klaiousōn) - "lamenting" or "weeping" - Expressing sorrow and grief through crying and wailing.
- ___ ____ (auton) - "him" - Refers directly to Jesus, highlighting the focus of their lamentation.
Word Group Analysis:
- "a great multitude of people and of women": This combination underscores the broad spectrum of society that followed Jesus, from men to women, all moved by his situation. It paints a picture of public sorrow.
- "beating their breasts and lamenting him": These are paired actions, typical ancient expressions of profound grief, emphasizing the depth of their emotional response to Jesus' suffering.
Luke 23 27 Bonus Section
This scene reflects the prophetic imagery of Zechariah 12:10, "they will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him, as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son." The women's sorrow can be seen as an early fulfillment of this prophecy of communal grief for a pierced savior. Their weeping also mirrors Jesus' own weeping over Jerusalem in Luke 19:41, showing a shared empathy for sorrow and a recognition of the tragic circumstances.
Luke 23 27 Commentary
The women's lamentation for Jesus highlights their deep empathy and understanding of his suffering, distinguishing them from those who had mocked or condemned him. Their grief is not just for his physical pain but perhaps for the injustice of his situation and the potential loss of the hope he represented. This act of public mourning foreshadows the sorrow of the resurrection morning and the disciples' later weeping when they thought Jesus was lost. It illustrates the power of compassion in the face of immense suffering and serves as a counterpoint to the callousness of the authorities.