richmahn_en_tn/jhn/18/33.md

I am not a Jew, am I?

This remark appears in the form of a question so Pilate can emphasize his complete lack of interest in the cultural affairs of the Jewish people. AT: "Well I am certainly not a Jew, and I have no interest in these matters!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

Your own people

"Your fellow Jews"

translationWords

• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/palace
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/governor
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/pilate
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/kingofthejews
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jew
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/peoplegroup
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/chiefpriests