Pilate
/ (ˈpaɪlət) /
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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How to use Pilate in a sentence
But let's not deny that there are lives are at stake, and that this is still pure Pilate politics.
Then saith Pilate unto him, "Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?"
His Last Week | William E. BartonShe slept again, and saw Pilate in hell surrounded by devils.
Castellinaria | Henry Festing JonesShe slept again, and a devil appeared and talked to her, justifying Pilate.
Castellinaria | Henry Festing JonesHere a messenger arrived from Claudia telling her dream and begging Pilate to go to her.
Castellinaria | Henry Festing Jones
His speculations might ask, with 'jesting Pilate,' 'What is truth?'
Mrs. Maxon Protests | Anthony Hope
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