E Nomine
E Nomine Lyrics


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Ponsius Pilatus fragte Jesus von Nazareth: "Bist do warhaftig Gottes Sohn?"
Und Jesus antwortete: "do sagst es."

E nomine, e nomine patris,
E nomine, e nomine pilati.

(*E nomine, e nomine, e nomine*)
Das Volk tobte und schrie: "Kreuzige ihn, kreuzige ihn!"
Pilatus sprach aber zum 3. Male zu ihnen: "Was hat denn dieser Böses getan?
Ich habe nichts an ihm gefunden, was den Tod verdient! Darum will ich ihn schlagen lassen und losgeben."
Aber sie setzten Pilatus zu mit großem Geschrei und forderten, dass er gekreuzigt wurde, und ihr Geschrei nahm Überhand, und Pilatus urteilte, dass ihre Bitte erfüllt werde.
Und sie schlugen ihn ans Kreuz.

"Vater, vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht was sie tun."

E nomine,
E nomine patris,
E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
E nomine pilati.

E nomine,
E nomine patris,
E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
E nomine pilati.

"Ich sage dir, heute wirst do mit mir I'm Paradies sein."

"Vater, ich befehle meinen Geist in deine Hände."

"Vater, vergieb ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht was sie tun."

"Ich sage dir, heute wirst do mit mir I'm Paradies sein."

"Vater, ich befehle meinen Geist in deine Hände."

E nomine,
E nomine patris,
E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
E nomine pilati.

E nomine,
E nomine patris,
E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
E nomine pilati.

E nomine,
E nomine patris,
E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
E nomine pilati.

E nomine, (*e nomine, e nomine*)
E nomine patris,
E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
E nomine pilati.






"Vater, vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht was sie tun."

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of E Nomine's song "E Nomine" retell the story of the trial, suffering, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible. The verses recount the conversation between Pontius Pilatus, the Roman governor of Judea, and Jesus, in which Pilatus asks Jesus if he is truly the Son of God and Jesus replies with a simple affirmation. Despite finding no guilt in Jesus, Pilatus yields to the demands of the angry mob and orders his crucifixion. The chorus repeatedly sings "E nomine, e nomine patris, e nomine pilati," which translates to "In the name of the Father, in the name of Pilate," emphasizing the religious and political motives behind Jesus' crucifixion.


The lyrics also include some of Jesus' final words on the cross, such as "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" and "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." These words convey Jesus' forgiveness and surrender to God's will, even in the face of extreme suffering and injustice.


Overall, "E Nomine" is a powerful and dramatic retelling of the story of Jesus' crucifixion, with haunting vocals and an intense instrumental accompaniment that heightens the emotional impact of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Ponsius Pilatus fragte Jesus von Nazareth: "Bist do warhaftig Gottes Sohn?"
Pilate asked Jesus of Nazareth, "Are you truly the Son of God?"


Und Jesus antwortete: "do sagst es."
And Jesus answered, "You said it."


E nomine, e nomine patris,
In the name, in the name of the Father,


E nomine, e nomine pilati.
In the name, in the name of Pilate.


(*E nomine, e nomine, e nomine*)
(*In the name, in the name, in the name*)


Das Volk tobte und schrie: "Kreuzige ihn, kreuzige ihn!"
The people raged and shouted, "Crucify him, crucify him!"


Pilatus sprach aber zum 3. Male zu ihnen: "Was hat denn dieser Böses getan?
Pilate said to them for the third time: "What evil has he done?


Ich habe nichts an ihm gefunden, was den Tod verdient! Darum will ich ihn schlagen lassen und losgeben."
I have found nothing in him that deserves death! Therefore, I will have him flogged and release him."


Aber sie setzten Pilatus zu mit großem Geschrei und forderten, dass er gekreuzigt wurde, und ihr Geschrei nahm Überhand, und Pilatus urteilte, dass ihre Bitte erfüllt werde.
But they pressured Pilate with great shouting and demanded that he be crucified, and their shouting became overwhelming, and Pilate ruled that their request be granted.


Und sie schlugen ihn ans Kreuz.
And they crucified him.


"Vater, vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht was sie tun."
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."


E nomine,
In the name,


E nomine patris,
In the name of the Father,


E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
In the name, (*in the name, in the name*),


E nomine pilati.
In the name of Pilate.


"Ich sage dir, heute wirst do mit mir I'm Paradies sein."
"I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."


"Vater, ich befehle meinen Geist in deine Hände."
"Father, into your hands I commit my spirit."


"Vater, vergieb ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht was sie tun."
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."


"Ich sage dir, heute wirst do mit mir I'm Paradies sein."
"I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."


"Vater, ich befehle meinen Geist in deine Hände."
"Father, into your hands I commit my spirit."


E nomine,
In the name,


E nomine patris,
In the name of the Father,


E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
In the name, (*in the name, in the name*),


E nomine pilati.
In the name of Pilate.


E nomine,
In the name,


E nomine patris,
In the name of the Father,


E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
In the name, (*in the name, in the name*),


E nomine pilati.
In the name of Pilate.


E nomine,
In the name,


E nomine patris,
In the name of the Father,


E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
In the name, (*in the name, in the name*),


E nomine pilati.
In the name of Pilate.


E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
In the name, (*in the name, in the name*),


E nomine patris,
In the name of the Father,


E nomine (*e nomine, e nomine*),
In the name, (*in the name, in the name*),


E nomine pilati.
In the name of Pilate.


"Vater, vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht was sie tun."
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."




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