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Inscription

/in-SKRIP-shun/

Summary

Written text carved or engraved on surfaces, including the significant inscription on Jesus' cross.

☩On the Cross

Pilate had an inscription placed on Jesus' cross reading 'Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews' in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. The chief priests objected, wanting it changed to 'He said, I am King of the Jews,' but Pilate refused. This trilingual inscription proclaimed Christ's kingship to the whole world.

Key verses:John 19:19-22Matthew 27:37Luke 23:38

☩At Athens

Paul found an altar in Athens inscribed 'To an Unknown God.' He used this inscription as a starting point for proclaiming the true God whom the Athenians worshiped in ignorance. This demonstrates Paul's ability to engage cultural contexts with the gospel.

Key verses:Acts 17:23

Related Verses8 mentions

Exodus· 2 verses

28:3639:30

Matthew· 1 verse

27:37

Mark· 1 verse

15:26

Luke· 1 verse

23:38

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Inscription," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).