Bible Strands
Luke 23:7
And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Pilate acts as the judge who, upon learning Jesus falls under Herod’s authority, transfers custody to him while Herod is present in Jerusalem.
The words — ἐπιγνοὺς (epignous) denotes a decisive recognition that triggers Pilate’s action, while ἐξουσίας (exousias) specifies the legal jurisdiction over Jesus that justifies the transfer.
The thread — This jurisdictional shift connects to Luke 3:1, which identifies Herod as tetrarch over Galilee, and Matthew 14:1, which notes Herod’s prior awareness of Jesus’ reputation.
Why it lands — The narrative records a procedural transfer based on territorial authority, showing how political boundaries dictate the trial’s path.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
Cross-references
- Luke 3:1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,
- Luke 13:31 At that very hour, some Pharisees came to Jesus and told Him, “Leave this place and get away, because Herod wants to kill You.”
- Matthew 14:1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus