Psalm 22:18

18 They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.

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 For dogs have surrounded me. A company of evil-doers have enclosed me. They pierced my hands and my feet.

17 I can count all of my bones. They look and stare at me.

18 They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.

19 But don't be far off, Yahweh. You are my help: hurry to help me.

20 Deliver my soul from the sword, My precious life from the power of the dog.