This is Jesus the King of the Jews<\/span><\/strong> The King of the Jews<\/span><\/strong> This is the King of the Jews<\/span><\/strong> Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews<\/span><\/strong> SAB Contradiction 922 (by book)<\/span><\/strong> Is there a contradiction in meaning<\/em> between the four reported signs at the cross? No. Is there a difference in wording<\/em>? Yes. What then is the problem? That is: If the Bible is accurate according to the Christians, it is a contradiction when the Bible is inaccurate in reporting. Isn’t it? Let’s have a look. Considering the four statements we may take that the sign over Jesus’ head contained four parts: It is most interesting that John uses the expression “title” (Greek: titulum). “Now Pilate wrote a title and put it<\/em> on the cross.”(KJV) A slave being offered for sale could have a board or a sign (titulum) on his neck with his qualities written on it. It is remarkable that John has the most complete superscription which is in accordance with his use of the word title. But also John doesn’t claim to be complete. Jesus was not the first who was to be crucified in Jerusalem by the Romans and he was not the last. In other words there were certainly boards in use to meet the need of a clear presentation in three languages<\/em> (Living Pattern). The best way was to make three columns as follows:<\/p>\n In English<\/span>: 1. A more accurate translation for Luke would be:
\n\t27 And above His head they put up the charge against Him which read, “THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”<\/em> <\/span>
\n\tMatthew 27:37 NASBu<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\t26 The inscription of the charge against Him read, “THE KING OF THE JEWS.”<\/em>
\n\tMark 15:26 NASBu<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\t38 Now there was also an inscription above Him, “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”<\/em>
\n\tLuke 23:38 NASBu<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\t19 Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It was written, “JESUS THE NAZARENE, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”<\/em>
\n\tJohn 19:19 NASBu<\/strong>
\n\t <\/p>\n
\n\t <\/p>\nWhat is the Bible Contradiction?<\/h3>\n
\n\t <\/p>\nFirst observations<\/h3>\n
\n\t(Opening<\/strong>) This is, (Name<\/strong>) Jesus, (Origin<\/strong>) of Nazareth, (Guilt\/Accusation<\/strong>) The King of the Jews.
\n\tMatthew and Mark give “the accusation” (the charge). Luke gives “an inscription”. Neither of them claims to give the full writing.<\/p>\n
\n\t <\/p>\nLiving Pattern<\/h3>\n
\n\n
\n Opening
\n\t\t\t\tName
\n\t\t\t\tOrigin
\n\t\t\t\tCharge<\/td>\nZè hou
\n\t\t\t\tJeshua
\n\t\t\t\tHanazri
\n\t\t\t\tMèlèk Hajehoudim
\n\t\t\t\t(Hebrew)<\/td>\nHic est
\n\t\t\t\tIesus
\n\t\t\t\tNazarenus
\n\t\t\t\tRex Iudaeorum
\n\t\t\t\t(Latin)<\/td>\nHoutos estin
\n\t\t\t\tIèsous
\n\t\t\t\tHò Nazõraios
\n\t\t\t\tHò Basileus tõn Ioudaiõn
\n\t\t\t\t(Greek)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n\tThis is
\n\tJesus
\n\tOf Nazareth
\n\tThe King of the Jews
\n\t
\n\tThe living pattern of this type of boards in use for crucifixions in Jerusalem seems to be underlined by Mark and Luke. Giving a part of the writing they speak of “the inscription of the charge” or of “an inscription” which seems to suggest that they give the full writing. But looking to the overview we see that there are at least four inscriptions<\/em> below each other in each language.
\n\tWith this in mind we immediately see that Mark as well as Luke are definitely correct reporting the information on the cross. Conclusion:
\n\t <\/p>\nNo Bible Contradiction<\/span>
\n\t <\/h4>\nAdditional remarks<\/h3>\n
\n\t38 Now there was also an inscription above Him, “ THE KING OF THE JEWS,”<\/em> (is) this.<\/em>
\n\t“(is) this” after the quote and not being part of the quote suggests that Luke refers to the first inscription “Houtos estin” (This is), that in common parlance certainly had a negative connotation of an accusing finger to the guilty one in this context.<\/p>\n