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A roman soldier used a spear to pierce the side of Jesus, to find out if he had died.

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What did Jesus say to the roman soldier who pierced him?

Nothing, Jesus was dead. That is why he was pierced. If he had been alive they would have broken his legs and thus scripture that stated not a bone would be broken would not have been fulfilled.


Was there a soldier name St Morris who had the spear that pierced Jesus' side?

A:There is a tradition regarding a Saint Morris, more widely known as St. Maurice but also as Moritz or Mauritius, who was supposedly the leader of a legendary Roman Theban Legion in the third century. In folk culture Maurice became associated with the legend of a spear that was claimed to have been used to pierce the side of Jesus.


Jesus where was he stabbed?

The Gospel of John says "But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water." (John 19:33, 34 NIV.) Later - after the resurrection - John records, "Then he said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.'" (John 20:27 NIV.) Specifically, the word for "side" is πλευρὰν which Strongs' Concordance says means "a rib, i.e. (by extension) side" so, incidentally, it's the same word the Greek Lexicon of the Old Testament uses for Adam's side in Genesis 2:21. There is also a bit of controversy over Matthew 27:49 because the KJV and most other English Bibes leave out a sentence that is in some (but not the majority) of old manuscripts. This phrase is "And another took a spear, and thrust it into His side, and out came water and blood." as cited in an article at http://bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Bible.show/sVerseID/26860/eVerseID/26860 This is essentially in agreement with John's account, so it doesn't really make much of a difference whether you accept the line from Matthew or not; Jesus was stabbed by a spear in his side.


Who else got crucified with Jesus?

Two criminals were crucified with Jesus on either side of him, as mentioned in the Bible.


Two people next to Jesus during crucifixion?

There was a thief on each side of Jesus. These two were also being crucified for stealing, but Jesus hadn't done anything to deserve crucifixion.

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What happened to the soldier who pierced Jesus' side?

The soldier who pierced Jesus' side was not punished or harmed. Instead, his actions fulfilled a prophecy and confirmed Jesus' death.


Can you explain the significance of the soldier who pierced Jesus' side during the crucifixion"?

The soldier who pierced Jesus' side during the crucifixion is significant because it fulfilled a prophecy and confirmed Jesus' death. This act also symbolizes the sacrifice of Jesus for the sins of humanity.


Can you explain the significance of Jesus having his side pierced"?

The significance of Jesus having his side pierced is that it fulfilled a prophecy and confirmed his death. It also symbolizes the sacrifice and atonement for sins in Christian belief.


Which side was Jesus pierced on right side or left?

The bible does not mention the side Jesus was pierced on, but he was surely pierced to find out if he was dead.(John 19:34)More information:The Left...the spear penetrated the pericardium...the blood and water is by appearance only it is in the pericardium where the serum (water) is first separated from the platelets (blood) after a body is dead


Where was Jesus side pierced?

The Bible does not specify exactly where. It has been suggested that He was pierced between the ribs and up into the heart.


Spear that pierce Jesus in his side?

The Romans pierced the side of Jesus with a spear to see if he was dead while on the cross and they found that yes he was.


Between which ribs was Jesus side pierced?

The scriptures do not specify "between which ribs" Jesus side was pierced. Any piercing would result in his bleeding out and that was the purpose of it. So it is not significant between which ribs he was pierced. John 19:34 is the place in the Bible to read about this.


Did jesus have pierced ears?

He had four piercings. his hands, ear (s?), side, feet. his head was pierced with thorns too.


Which soldier was responsible for piercing Jesus' side during the crucifixion"?

The soldier who pierced Jesus' side during the crucifixion was a Roman soldier named Longinus.


What is the Spear of Destiny - the lance that pierced the side of Jesus as he hung on the cross - more commonly known as?

The Spear of Destiny (Holy Lance, Lance of Longinus, Spear of Longinus) have name for lance that pierced the side of Jesus when he hung on the cross.


Can you explain the significance of Jesus' pierced side in relation to his crucifixion and resurrection"?

The significance of Jesus' pierced side in relation to his crucifixion and resurrection is that it fulfilled a prophecy and confirmed his death. According to the Bible, a soldier pierced Jesus' side with a spear while he was on the cross, which was seen as a fulfillment of a prophecy in the Old Testament. This act also confirmed that Jesus had truly died, as blood and water flowed from his side, indicating that his heart had stopped beating. This event is often seen as a symbol of the sacrifice Jesus made for humanity and a confirmation of his resurrection.


Was the soldier who pierced Jesus blind?

No, the soldier who pierced Jesus was not blind.