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Why is the silence of Jesus before His accusers significant?

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Jesus' silence illustrates His role as the innocent Lamb of God, fulfilling prophecy and accepting the burden of His people's sins.

In Matthew 27, Jesus' silence before Pilate is striking as it underscores His position as the innocent Lamb of God and delivers a profound message about His mission. Despite the false accusations presented by His accusers, He remained silent to fulfill prophecy as recorded in Isaiah 53:7, where it states, 'He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth.' This silence was not a sign of weakness but an acceptance of the sins of His people, illustrating that His guilt was imputed to Him by the Father for their redemption.
Scripture References: Matthew 27:12-14, Isaiah 53:7

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