Psalm 22:18

18 (21-19) They parted my garments amongst them; and upon my vesture they cast lots.

Psalm 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 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

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

Psalm 22:18 In-Context

16 (21-17) For many dogs have encompassed me: the council of the malignant hath besieged me. They have dug my hands and feet.

17 (21-18) They have numbered all my bones. And they have looked and stared upon me.

18 (21-19) They parted my garments amongst them; and upon my vesture they cast lots.

19 (21-20) But thou, O Lord, remove not thy help to a distance from me; look towards my defence.

20 (21-21) Deliver, O God, my soul from the sword: my only one from the hand of the dog.