Luk 23:23 | RWP | e4.org | But they were instant ( ο δε επεκειντο ). Imperfect middle of επικειμα , an old verb for the rush and swirl of a tempest. With loud voices ( φωναις μεγαλαις ). Instrumental case. Poor Pilate was overwhelmed by this tornado. Prevailed ( κατισχυον ). Imperfect active of κατισχυω (see ; ). The tempest Pilate had invited ( ).

‏ Luke 23:23

But they were instant ( ο δε επεκειντο ). Imperfect middle of επικειμα, an old verb for the rush and swirl of a tempest.

With loud voices ( φωναις μεγαλαις ). Instrumental case. Poor Pilate was overwhelmed by this tornado.

Prevailed ( κατισχυον ). Imperfect active of κατισχυω (see Mt 16:18; Lu 21:36). The tempest Pilate had invited (23:13).