Mark 15:19
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They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him.
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Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face.
Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel.
Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”
who will mock Him and spit on Him and flog Him and kill Him. And after three days He will rise again.”
“Your servant our father is well,” they answered. “He is still alive.” And they bowed down to honor him.
Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore.
I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.
And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.
Just as many were appalled at Him— His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness—