θεωρίαν, sight, here only (3Ma 5:24). τὰ γενόμενα, the things that had happened; comprehensively, including the crucifixion and all its accompaniments. They had looked on and listened, and the result was regret that they had had anything to do with bringing such a fate on such a man. τύπτοντες τ. σ., beating their breasts. Lk. has in mind Zechariah's “they shall look on me whom they have pierced and mourn” (Luke 12:10). ὑπέστρεφον, kept going away, in little groups, sad-hearted.

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