Lectionary Calendar

Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
the Second Week after Epiphany

Attention!

StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Dictionaries
Inscription

Holman Bible Dictionary

Search for…

1 2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Prev Entry
Insanity

Next Entry
Insects

Resource Toolbox

Print Article

Additional Links

Words or letters carved, engraved, or printed on a surface (Mark 15:26; Luke 23:38; superscription, KJV). Pilate likely intended the inscription above the cross in a derogatory sense: “See the defeated King of the Jews.” According to John 19:21 , the Jewish leadership found the inscription offensive. The Gospel writers saw in Pilate's mockery the truth about Jesus who in His suffering and death fulfilled His messianic role.

Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Inscription'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/i/inscription.html. 1991.

Bible Dictionaries Inscription

Holman Bible Dictionary

Bible Dictionaries
Inscription