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The Greek verb “ἐκκεντέω”

Limited to Jn. 19:37 and Rev. 1:7, the Greek verb “ekkenteo” meant “pierced.”  John (19:37) associated the “piercing” of Jesus’ body with Old Testament prophecy (Zech. 12:10).  The “piercing” of Jesus’ body on the cross is also referenced in Rev. 1:7.