What does it mean to inri on the cross of Jesus? Interesting facts about Easter

The earthly life of the son of God is commemorated in the period of reflection that is part of Holy Week. Faithful believers take a biblical journey through all that Jesus lived when he lived with men and women at the command of his father, the almighty and creator of everything. From his childhood and first evangelizations, until he reached the time of his death. It is in this last instance that specific details of what were his last days alive and who were by his side are known.

According to the Gospels, Christ was mindful that his death would occur no matter how much his apostles tried to avoid it. Added to this, the pain he suffered when he learned that Judas Iscariot was going to betray him for some silver coins. He was pursued and physically punished, from whipping to the inlay of sharp elements.

With what little strength he had left and unable to drink water, Mary's firstborn son arrived at Calvary, Golgotha. In this scenario, his garments were snatched from him to subdue him and tie him tightly to a giant cross. Without this being enough, they took some very thick nails and with the help of a tool they pierced his hands and feet.

WHAT IS CRUCIFIXION?

According to the data left by history, it was a practice that was used to expose the victim - mostly men of bad life - to a slow and agonizing death after he was physically damaged with keys and other elements while he was still alive. This event was public with the sole purpose of letting the population know what would await them if they committed similar crimes. This was perpetrated by Roman soldiers, who then removed the bodies of the crosses and threw them into a mass grave.

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WHAT DOES INRI MEAN ON THE CROSS OF JESUS?

When Jesus was already crucified on the cross, one of the Roman soldiers placed a crown of thorns on him as a symbol of mockery of him, since many of his followers described him as the king of kings. At the height of his head they also nailed a wooden tablet inscribed with the word inri, but what does it mean?

Inri is the acronym used for the Latin phrase “Ievs nazarenvs rex ivdaeorvm”, which in Spanish translates as “Jesus of Nazareth, king of the Jews”. Taking as a reference to the Catholic tradition, these words were imposed by order of Pontius Pilate.

OTHER MEANINGS OF INRI

- Mark indicates that the title translates as “The King of the Jews”.

- Matthew explains that the inscription reads: “This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.”

- Luke claims that the name of his teacher is not on the tablet and makes a literal translation that can be understood as: “This is the king of the Jews”.

WHAT DID JESUS SAY BEFORE HE DIED?

First word: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34).

Second word: “... Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43).

Third word: “Woman, behold your son” and “Behold your mother” (John 19:26, 27).

Fourth word: “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” (Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).

Fifth word: “I am thirsty” (John 19:28).

Sixth word: “It is finished” (John 19:30).

Seventh word: “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit” (Luke 23:46).

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