Psalms 22:18

18 They divvy up my garments among themselves; they cast lots for my clothes.

Psalms 22:18 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 22:18

They part my garments among them
Such as died the death of the cross were crucified naked F8, and their clothes were the perquisites of the executioners; there were four soldiers concerned in the crucifixion of Christ, and these parted his garments into four parts, and everyone took his part;

and cast lots on my vesture;
which was a seamless coat, wove from the top to the bottom; and therefore, not willing to rend it, they cast lots upon it who should have it; all this was exactly fulfilled in Christ, ( John 19:23 John 19:24 ) .


FOOTNOTES:

F8 Vid Lipsium de Cruce, l. 2. c. 7. p. 81.

Psalms 22:18 In-Context

16 Dogs surround me; a pack of evil people circle me like a lion— oh, my poor hands and feet!
17 I can count all my bones! Meanwhile, they just stare at me, watching me.
18 They divvy up my garments among themselves; they cast lots for my clothes.
19 But you, LORD! Don't be far away! You are my strength! Come quick and help me!
20 Deliver me from the sword. Deliver my life from the power of the dog.
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