Gr. praitorion (John 18:28,33; 19:9; Matthew 27:27 ), "common hall." In all these passages the Revised Version renders "palace." In Mark 15:16 the word is rendered "Praetorium" (q.v.), which is a Latin word, meaning literally the residence of the praetor, and then the governor's residence in general, though not a praetor. Throughout the Gospels the word "praitorion" has this meaning (Compare Acts 23:35 ). Pilate's official residence when he was in Jerusalem was probably a part of the fortress of Antonia.

The trial of our Lord was carried on in a room or office of the palace. The "whole band" spoken of by Mark were gathered together in the palace court.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Judgment Hall'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/j/judgment-hall.html. 1897.

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