Pilate washes his hands

When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it (Matthew 27:24).

Wash your hands of someone or something

To refuse to have anything more to do with someone or something:

You can’t start a fight and then just wash your hands of it

Pilate washes his hands Cambridge Dictionary

“Pilate washes his hands” is a phrase that refers to an episode in the Christian Bible, specifically in the New Testament’s Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 27, verses 24-26. Here are some key points about this episode:

  1. The episode takes place during the trial of Jesus Christ, who has been brought before the Roman governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate, on charges of blasphemy and sedition.

  2. Pilate is hesitant to condemn Jesus, as he believes him to be innocent of the charges brought against him. However, he is under pressure from the Jewish authorities and the crowd to have Jesus executed.

  3. In an attempt to absolve himself of responsibility for Jesus’ death, Pilate takes a bowl of water and publicly washes his hands, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.”

  4. The phrase “Pilate washes his hands” has come to symbolize a person’s attempt to distance themselves from responsibility for a decision or action, even if they know it is morally wrong.

  5. The episode has also been interpreted as a commentary on the nature of guilt and responsibility, and the idea that washing one’s hands does not absolve a person of the consequences of their actions.

  6. The phrase “Pilate washes his hands” has entered into popular culture, and is often used in contexts beyond its original Biblical meaning, to refer to situations where someone is trying to avoid responsibility or shift blame onto others.

1 Who Was The Real Pontius Pilate? | The Man Who Killed Christ | Timeline

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Throughout history, Pontius Pilate has been portrayed as a weak ruler-the man who allowed Jesus Christ to be crucified at the demand of the Jews. But this documentary portrays a very different Pilate, one who had his own motives for allowing Jesus’ fate.
 
 

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Discover the truth behind Pontius Pilate’s role in Jesus’ death. Far from the weak character portrayed in the Bible, he was a brutal politician.
 
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2 What we know about Pontius Pilate

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CNN’s David Gregory visits the town of Caesarea, Israel, to explore the historical evidence for Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who decided the fate of Jesus. Learn more and watch “Finding Jesus,” Sunday nights at 9 ET/PT on CNN.

3 Jesus Appears Before Pilate, Part 1

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4 Jesus Appears Before Pilate, Part 2

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“The death of Christ was not because of the Romans in the first place, it was not because of the Jews in the first place, it was because of God. The true power behind the death of the Son of God was neither Roman or Jewish. It wasn’t Pilate; it wasn’t Herod; it wasn’t Caiaphas; it wasn’t Annas; it wasn’t the Sanhedrin; it was God Himself—it was God the Father. And the apostles also knew this and preached this the Day of Pentecost.” – John MacArthur

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5 Pontius Pilate; the First Evangelist

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6 Pilate’s Dilemma – Alistair Begg

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“Pilate’s Dilemma” – this sermon by Alistair Begg concerns Pontius Pilate’s moral role in Jesus’ crucifixion in Mark 15:6-15.
 
 
Kathryn Briley
Excellent exposition from Mr. Begged regarding the dilemma, not just Pilate, but we all face to suchlike a degree! Pilate a cruel and undeniably irre- verent ruler, yet each of us have that same decision to make.
 
 
Kathryn Briley
I choose faithfulness by righteousness. Not by works, lest any man should boast!

Who Was Pontius Pilate?

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One of the few details of the life of the historical Jesus that nearly all historians agree on is that he was crucified during the administration of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. Who was Pilate and what do we know of his administration? John Hamer of Toronto Centre Place will cover the sources and details of Pilate’s life within the context of contemporary Roman government and history. A Q&A and discussion will follow the presentation. Please send your questions on the live chat.

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