John 19:24
ContextNETBible | So the soldiers said to one another, “Let’s not tear it, but throw dice 1 to see who will get it.” 2 This took place 3 to fulfill the scripture that says, “They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they threw dice.” 4 So the soldiers did these things. |
XREF | Ps 22:18; Isa 10:7; Joh 10:35; Joh 12:38,39; Joh 19:28,36,37; Ac 13:27 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “but choose by lot” (probably by using marked pebbles or broken pieces of pottery). A modern equivalent, “throw dice,” was chosen here because of its association with gambling. 2 tn Grk “to see whose it will be.” 3 tn The words “This took place” are not in the Greek text but are implied. 4 tn Grk “cast lots.” See the note on “throw dice” earlier in the verse. sn A quotation from Ps 22:18. |