Matthew 27:35
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
وَلَمّا صَلَبُوا يَسُوعَ، قَسَّمُوا ثِيابَهُ عَلَيهِمْ، وَألقَوْا قُرعَةً بَينَهُمْ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes the crucifixion of Jesus and how his clothes were divided among the soldiers by casting lots, which was predicted by a prophet in the Old Testament.
Explained for Children
Imagine your favorite toy being split up between some friends who roll dice to decide who gets what. That's kind of like what happened with Jesus' clothes after he was put on the cross, just like an old story said it would happen.
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this account in the late first century AD for a Jewish-Christian audience. The crucifixion was a common Roman method of execution and the custom of dividing a condemned person's garments was part of Roman military practice.
Living It Out Today
Today, when we face unfair treatment or feel our possessions are unjustly divided, remember Jesus' example of enduring it all for us. It can help us find strength in tough situations by trusting that God has a plan.
Topics
crucifixionprophecy fulfillmentsacrificejusticefaithfulnessperseverance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the soldiers divide Jesus' garments by casting lots?
The Roman soldiers followed a custom where they would divide the possessions of those they executed. Casting lots was their method to fairly distribute these items.
How is Matthew 27:35 connected to Old Testament prophecy?
Psalm 22, written centuries before Jesus' crucifixion, prophesied the very details of his garments being divided and lots cast for them.
What can we learn about trust from this verse?
Despite unjust circumstances, Jesus trusted God's will. This encourages us to trust in God even when faced with unfair situations.
How does this event fulfill prophecy?
The detail of the soldiers casting lots for Jesus' garments was predicted long before by David in Psalm 22:18, showing how Jesus’ life fulfilled Old Testament predictions.