When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
While Pilate was sitting in the judge's chair, his wife sent him an urgent message: 'Don't get involved with this innocent man. I've been having terrible nightmares about him all day.'
Even Pilate's wife knew something wasn't right about putting Jesus on trial.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse takes place during the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, as tensions escalate during the Passover season. Pilate's wife sends a urgent message warning him not to harm Jesus, whom she calls a just man, based on a disturbing dream she had, which underscores the role of divine intervention in human affairs. This event highlights the cultural belief in dreams as a form of divine communication, prevalent in both Jewish and Roman societies of the first century.
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