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Pilate
/ ˈpaɪlət /
noun
- PilatePontius1st century1st centuryMRomanPOLITICS: civil official Pontius (ˈpɒnʃəs, ˈpɒntɪəs). Roman procurator of Judaea (?26–?36 ad ), who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus, allegedly against his better judgment
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But let's not deny that there are lives are at stake, and that this is still pure Pilate politics.
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Then saith Pilate unto him, "Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?"
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She slept again, and saw Pilate in hell surrounded by devils.
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She slept again, and a devil appeared and talked to her, justifying Pilate.
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Here a messenger arrived from Claudia telling her dream and begging Pilate to go to her.
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His speculations might ask, with 'jesting Pilate,' 'What is truth?'
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