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Pilate in German

Pilate in German is Pilatus — Pilate means pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.

Pilate in German

Pilatus
proper noun
(biblical character) Pontius Pilate, the man who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.

What does "Pilate" mean?

  1. name Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.
    "Pilate famously washed his hands to signal he would take no responsibility for the decision."
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Pilate in a sentence

  • Pilate famously washed his hands to signal he would take no responsibility for the decision.

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What is "Pilate" in German?

"Pilate" in German is Pilatus. Pilate means: Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.

How do you use "Pilate" in a sentence?

Example: "Pilate famously washed his hands to signal he would take no responsibility for the decision." In German, "Pilate" is Pilatus.

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