KJV ORIGINAL
They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They divide my clothes among themselves, and gamble to see who gets my robe.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how his enemies treat him with complete contempt, even fighting over his belongings as if he were already dead.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David during a time of intense persecution and suffering. The imagery describes how enemies would strip and humiliate their victims, dividing their possessions as spoils of war. Christians later recognized this as a prophetic description of Christ's crucifixion, where Roman soldiers literally cast lots for Jesus' seamless garment.
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