King James Version
psalm 22:18 in the King James Version says “They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.”
psalm 22:18 · KJV
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.
They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. my darling: Heb. my only one power: Heb. hand
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