JOHN 19:9 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 1
“And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.”
But Jesus gave him no answer — Jesus' silence (apekrithe... outhen, answered nothing) represents the most profound response, reflecting Isaiah 53:7 (the Servant opening not his mouth). Silence before the governor's metaphysical question indicates that Jesus' origin transcends what mortal power can interrogate or compel. The refusal to answer Pilate's new question contrasts with Jesus' earlier engagement, suggesting that the interrogation has reached its limit.
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