Luke 23:9

Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

Cross-reference

Psalm 38:13 Allusion

In Psalm 38:13, the psalmist is like a deaf mute before enemies — Jesus' silence before Herod echoes this righteous sufferer pattern.

Psalm 38:14 Allusion

In Psalm 38:14, the same psalm repeats the silence motif — reinforcing the OT image of the suffering righteous one.

Psalm 39:1 Allusion

In Psalm 39:1, the psalmist resolves to muzzle his mouth in the presence of the wicked — Jesus' silence before Herod exemplifies this.

Psalm 39:2 Allusion

In Psalm 39:2, David describes being mute and silent — a parallel to Jesus' refusal to answer Herod.

Psalm 39:9 Allusion

Psalm 39:9 adds that silence comes from acknowledging God's sovereignty — Jesus' silence reflects submission to the Father's will.

Isaiah 53:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:7 prophesies the suffering servant silent like a lamb — Jesus' silence before Herod fulfills this messianic prophecy.

In Matthew 27:14, Jesus also gives no answer to Pilate — a parallel scene of silent submission before accusers.

Acts 8:32 Citation

Acts 8:32 quotes Isaiah 53:7 about the silent lamb — showing the early church linked Jesus' silence to that prophecy.

1 Peter 2:23 describes Jesus not reviling in return — a direct commentary on his silent endurance here.

Matthew 26:62 records the high priest asking Jesus to answer — another instance of his initial silence during trial.