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Words or letters carved, engraved, or printed on a surface (Mark 15:26; Luke 23:38; superscription, KJV). Pilate likely intended the inscription above the cross in a derogatory sense: “See the defeated King of the Jews.” According to John 19:21 , the Jewish leadership found the inscription offensive. The Gospel writers saw in Pilate's mockery the truth about Jesus who in His suffering and death fulfilled His messianic role.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Inscription'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​i/inscription.html. 1991.
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