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Matthew 27:35 Cross-References

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And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

Matthew 27:35 (KJV)

Commentary on Matthew 27:35

They crucified him (σταυρώσαντες, staurōsantes)—Matthew gives no details of the crucifixion itself, the horror too well-known to describe. Nails through wrists and feet, body suspended, suffocation setting in. Parted his garments, casting lots (διεμερίσαντο τὰ ἱμάτια...βάλλοντες κλῆρον, diemerisanto...ballontes klēron)—fulfilling Psalm 22:18 precisely.While Jesus hangs between heaven and earth, bearing cosmic sin, soldiers gamble for his seamless tunic. The contrast is staggering: the Son of God dies; men play dice. Yet even their greed fulfills prophecy, demonstrating divine sovereignty over ...

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