Bible Strands
Mark 15:37
But Jesus let out a loud cry and breathed His last.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus utters these final words on the cross immediately after the offer of sour wine and just before the temple veil tears.
The words — The Greek ἐξέπνευσεν (exepneusen) literally means "breathed out," while φωνὴν μεγάλην (phōnēn megalēn) denotes a loud cry.
The thread — This event runs parallel to Matthew 27:50 and Luke 23:46, while John 19:30 records the adjacent declaration "It is finished" before Jesus yields His spirit.
Why it lands — The text states Jesus actively cried out and released His breath, demanding a reader recognize His voluntary control over His death before the temple veil is torn.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.
Cross-references
- John 19:30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.
- Matthew 27:50 When Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, He yielded up His spirit.
- Luke 23:46 Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.