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When Jesus spoke with Pontius Pilate, what language did he use: Greek, Aramaic or Latin? Could Pilate speak Aramaic or Greek?
I'm curious about something. When Jesus spoke with Pontius Pilate, what language did he use: Greek, Aramaic or Latin? Could Pilate speak Aramaic or Greek?
According to historical accounts, Jesus and Pontius Pilate likely communicated in either Greek or Latin. However, it's also possible that they used Aramaic, which was a common language in the region at the time. As for Pilate's language abilities, he was a Roman governor, so he probably spoke Latin, and would likely have also been proficient in Greek, which was the language of educated people in the Roman Empire. It's unclear whether he would have known Aramaic, but it's possible that he would have had interpreters who could translate for him if necessary.