Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They blindfolded him and demanded, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” New Living Translation They blindfolded him and said, “Prophesy to us! Who hit you that time?” English Standard Version They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?” Berean Standard Bible They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” Berean Literal Bible And having blindfolded Him, they were questioning Him, saying, "Prophesy, who is the one having struck You?" King James Bible And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? New King James Version And having blindfolded Him, they struck Him on the face and asked Him, saying, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck You?” New American Standard Bible and they blindfolded Him and repeatedly asked Him, saying, “Prophesy, who is the one who hit You?” NASB 1995 and they blindfolded Him and were asking Him, saying, “Prophesy, who is the one who hit You?” NASB 1977 and they blindfolded Him and were asking Him, saying, “Prophesy, who is the one who hit You?” Legacy Standard Bible and they blindfolded Him and were asking Him, saying, “Prophesy, who is the one who hit You?” Amplified Bible They blindfolded Him and asked, “Prophesy, who is it that struck You?” Christian Standard Bible After blindfolding him, they kept asking, “Prophesy! Who was it that hit you? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible After blindfolding Him, they kept asking, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” American Standard Version And they blindfolded him, and asked him, saying, Prophesy: who is he that struck thee? Contemporary English Version They put a blindfold on him and said, "Tell us who struck you!" English Revised Version And they blindfolded him, and asked him, saying, Prophesy: who is he that struck thee? GOD'S WORD® Translation They blindfolded him and said to him, "Tell us who hit you." Good News Translation They blindfolded him and asked him, "Who hit you? Guess!" International Standard Version They blindfolded him and asked him over and over again, "Prophesy! Who is the one who hit you?" Majority Standard Bible They blindfolded Him and kept striking Him in the face and demanding, ?Prophesy! Who hit You?? NET Bible They blindfolded him and asked him repeatedly, "Prophesy! Who hit you?" New Heart English Bible And having blindfolded him, they were strking his face and kept asking him, "Prophesy, who is the one who struck you?" Webster's Bible Translation And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? Weymouth New Testament or blindfolded Him, and then challenged Him. "Prove to us," they said, "that you are a prophet, by telling us who it was that struck you." World English Bible Having blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having blindfolded Him, they were striking Him on the face, and were questioning Him, saying, “Prophesy who he is who struck You?” Berean Literal Bible And having blindfolded Him, they were questioning Him, saying, "Prophesy, who is the one having struck You?" Young's Literal Translation and having blindfolded him, they were striking him on the face, and were questioning him, saying, 'Prophesy who he is who smote thee?' Smith's Literal Translation And having covered him, they struck his face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy who it is having struck thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they blindfolded him, and smote his face. And they asked him, saying: Prophesy, who is it that struck thee? Catholic Public Domain Version And they blindfolded him and repeatedly struck his face. And they questioned him, saying: “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?” New American Bible They blindfolded him and questioned him, saying, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?” New Revised Standard Version they also blindfolded him and kept asking him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they covered his head, and smote him on his face, saying, Prophesy, who has struck you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And striking him on his face, and they were saying, “Prophesy, who is hitting you?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying: Give a response; who is it that struck you? Godbey New Testament and covering Him, they continued to ask saying, Prophesy, who is the one smiting thee. Haweis New Testament and blindfolding him, smote him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is he that struck thee? Mace New Testament they made him blind-fold, they slapt him on the face, and cry'd out, divine who it was that smote thee. Weymouth New Testament or blindfolded Him, and then challenged Him. "Prove to us," they said, "that you are a prophet, by telling us who it was that struck you." Worrell New Testament and, blindfolding Him, they were questioning Him, saying, "Prophesy who he is that smote Thee." Worsley New Testament and when they had blind-folded Him, they struck Him on the face, and asked Him, saying, Prophesy who it was that smote thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Soldiers Mock Jesus63The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him. 64They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” 65And they said many other blasphemous things against Him.… Cross References Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Matthew 26:67-68 Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him / and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?” Mark 14:65 Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face. John 18:22 When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?” John 19:1-3 Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. / The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. Isaiah 50:6 I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. Micah 5:1 Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel. 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Psalm 22:7-8 All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” Psalm 69:19-20 You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You. / Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. Matthew 27:28-31 They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. / And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” / Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. ... Mark 15:19-20 They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him. / After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him. John 18:19-21 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. / “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. / Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.” Acts 23:2 At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. 1 Kings 22:24 Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?” Treasury of Scripture And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote you? blindfolded. Judges 16:21,25 But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house… Jump to Previous Blow Challenged Covering Demanded Enough Eyes Face Hit Prophesy Prophet Prove Questioning Smote Striking Struck TellingJump to Next Blow Challenged Covering Demanded Enough Eyes Face Hit Prophesy Prophet Prove Questioning Smote Striking Struck TellingLuke 22 1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him. 7. The apostles prepare the Passover. 19. Jesus institutes his holy supper; 21. covertly foretells of the traitor; 24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition; 31. assures Peter his faith should not fail; 34. and yet he should deny him thrice. 39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood; 47. is betrayed with a kiss; 50. he heals Malchus' ear; 54. he is thrice denied by Peter; 63. shamefully abused; 66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God. They blindfolded Him The act of blindfolding Jesus is a significant moment that symbolizes the spiritual blindness of those who were persecuting Him. The Greek word used here is "perikalyptō," which means to cover or conceal. This act of covering Jesus' eyes is deeply ironic, as it is they who are truly blind to His identity as the Messiah. Historically, blindfolding was a method used to mock and disorient prisoners, emphasizing the cruelty and humiliation Jesus endured. Spiritually, it reflects the blindness of humanity to the truth and light of Christ, a theme echoed throughout the Gospels. and kept demanding Prophesy! Who hit You? Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is being mocked and abused by His captors. 2. The Guards/Abusers These are the individuals who blindfolded Jesus and mocked Him, demanding that He prophesy. 3. The Sanhedrin The Jewish council that was responsible for the trial of Jesus, although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the authority behind His arrest and subsequent abuse. 4. Jerusalem The city where these events took place, specifically during the time of Jesus' arrest and trial. 5. The Passion of Christ The series of events leading up to and including the crucifixion of Jesus, of which this mocking is a part. Teaching Points The Humility of ChristJesus' willingness to endure mockery and suffering demonstrates His humility and obedience to the Father's will. Believers are called to emulate this humility in their own lives. The Fulfillment of Prophecy The events of Luke 22:64 fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering. This underscores the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan. Responding to Persecution Jesus' response to His abusers is a model for how Christians should respond to persecution—with patience, forgiveness, and trust in God. The Reality of Sin The mocking of Jesus highlights the depth of human sinfulness and the need for redemption. It serves as a reminder of why Jesus' sacrifice was necessary. The Cost of Discipleship Following Jesus may involve enduring mockery and suffering. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that Jesus has walked this path before them.(64) Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?--On the popular view of the lower form of Judaism that identified prophecy with clairvoyance, see Note. on Matthew 26:68.Verse 64. - And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? The Jews, in this terrible scene (see, too, for further details of the outrages, Matthew 26:67; Mark 14:65), were unconsciously working out a literal fulfillment of Isaiah's picture of the righteous Sufferer (Isaiah 1:6; Isaiah 53:3-7). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Theyκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. blindfolded περικαλύψαντες (perikalypsantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4028: To cover up, cover round about, veil round, blindfold. From peri and kalupto; to cover all around, i.e. Entirely. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] kept demanding, ἐπηρώτων (epērōtōn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1905: To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek. “Prophesy! Προφήτευσον (Prophēteuson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4395: From prophetes; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office. Who τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. hit παίσας (paisas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3817: To strike, smite, sting. A primary verb; to hit; specially, to sting. You?” σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Links Luke 22:64 NIVLuke 22:64 NLT Luke 22:64 ESV Luke 22:64 NASB Luke 22:64 KJV Luke 22:64 BibleApps.com Luke 22:64 Biblia Paralela Luke 22:64 Chinese Bible Luke 22:64 French Bible Luke 22:64 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 22:64 Having blindfolded him they struck him (Luke Lu Lk) |
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