They laid hold

(επιλαβομενο). Second aorist middle participle of the common verb επιλαμβανω. The soldiers had no scruples about taking hold of any one of themselves (middle voice). Mark 15:21; Luke 27:32 use the technical word for this process αγγαρευω, which see for discussion and also about Cyrene.Laid on him

(επεθηκαν). Κ first aorist of επιτιθημ.To bear it

(φερειν). Present infinitive, to go on bearing.

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Old Testament