- Section
- Stuff I Looked Up
- Type
- Explanation
- Date
- March 4, 2025
- Words
- 142
“This means ‘behold the man’ in Latin. It was used by Pontius Pilate when presenting Jesus to the crowds just before his execution. This moment has become common in art, as a depiction of Jesus with a crown of thorns. Colloquially, it’s become a phrase which represents sacrifice, humility, or the…”