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Matthew 27:35

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27:35 When 1  they had crucified 2  him, they divided his clothes by throwing dice. 3 

Matthew 28:3

Context
28:3 His 4  appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.

1 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

2 sn See the note on crucified in 20:19.

3 tn Grk “by throwing the lot” (probably by using marked pebbles or broken pieces of pottery). A modern equivalent, “throwing dice,” was chosen here because of its association with gambling. According to L&N 6.219 a term for “dice” is particularly appropriate.

sn An allusion to Ps 22:18.

4 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.



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