And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.
After they crucified him, they divided up his clothes by rolling dice to see who got what.
Even in his darkest moment, they treated him like he was already gone.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, during the Roman occupation of Jerusalem, Jesus was crucified as a criminal, a common form of execution used by the Romans to maintain control over conquered territories. The soldiers dividing his garments by casting lots was a typical practice for claiming the belongings of the executed, reflecting the brutality and indifference of Roman military culture. This act also fulfilled an Old Testament prophecy from Psalm 22:18, underscoring how Jesus' life events aligned with ancient scriptures.
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