Psalms 22:18
Psalms 22:18 in Multiple Translations
They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.
They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
They part my garments among them, And upon my vesture do they cast lots.
They make a division of my robes among them, by the decision of chance they take my clothing.
They divide my clothing among them; they roll dice for my clothes.
They part my garments among them, and cast lottes vpon my vesture.
They apportion my garments to themselves, And for my clothing they cause a lot to fall.
They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.
They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
They looked at the clothes that I was wearing and gambled to determine which piece each of them would get.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 22:18
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Psalms 22:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲסַפֵּ֥ר
כָּל
עַצְמוֹתָ֑/י
הֵ֥מָּה
יַ֝בִּ֗יטוּ
יִרְאוּ
בִֽ/י
אֲסַפֵּ֥ר
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עַצְמוֹתָ֑/י
ʻetsem
H6106
bone
N-fp | Suff
הֵ֥מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
יַ֝בִּ֗יטוּ
nâbaṭ
H5027
to look
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
יִרְאוּ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בִֽ/י
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 22:18
אֲסַפֵּ֥ר
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עַצְמוֹתָ֑/י
ʻetsem
H6106
"bone"
N-fp | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word refers to a bone or the body, and can also mean the substance or essence of something. It is used in many parts of the Bible, including in the book of Genesis and Psalms, to describe the physical body.
Definition: : bone/limb 1) bone, essence, substance 1a) bone 1a1) body, limbs, members, external body 1b) bone (of animal) 1c) substance, self
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: body, bone, [idiom] life, (self-) same, strength, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 2:23; Job 33:19; Psalms 6:3.
הֵ֥מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
יַ֝בִּ֗יטוּ
nâbaṭ
H5027
"to look"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
This verb means to look or regard something carefully. It can also mean to show favor or care for someone. In the Bible, it is used to describe how God looks at his people with favor and care, as seen in Psalm 138:6.
Definition: 1) to look, regard 1a) (Piel) to look 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) tolook 1b2) to regard, show regard to, pay attention to, consider 1b3) to look upon, regard, show regard to
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) behold, consider, look (down), regard, have respect, see. See also: Genesis 15:5; Psalms 104:32; Psalms 10:14.
יִרְאוּ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
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Study Notes — Psalms 22:18
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- Psalms 22:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 22:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 22:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 22:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 22:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 22:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 22:18
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 22:18
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 22:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 22:18
- Sermons on Psalms 22:18
Context — The Psalm of the Cross
16For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet.
17I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me.
18They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.
19But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. 20Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 27:35 | When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots. |
| 2 | Luke 23:34 | Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots. |
| 3 | Mark 15:24 | And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take. |
| 4 | John 19:23–24 | When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did. |
Psalms 22:18 Summary
[This verse is a prophecy that was fulfilled when Jesus was crucified, and the soldiers divided his garments among themselves. It shows how even the smallest details of scripture can be fulfilled in the life of Christ, as seen in John 19:23-24. This event also highlights the callous nature of those who crucified Jesus, and demonstrates God's sovereignty over all things, including the actions of those who seek to do harm, as seen in Acts 2:23. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can learn to trust in His plan, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, just like Jesus did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the soldiers dividing Jesus' garments among them?
This act is a fulfillment of Psalm 22:18, where it is written, 'They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.' This event is also recorded in John 19:23-24, where the soldiers cast lots for Jesus' tunic, demonstrating how even the smallest details of scripture are fulfilled in the life of Christ.
How does this verse relate to the crucifixion of Jesus?
This verse is a prophecy of the events that occurred during the crucifixion of Jesus, as recorded in Matthew 27:35 and Mark 15:24, where the Roman soldiers divided Jesus' garments among them and cast lots for his clothing.
What does this verse reveal about the character of those who crucified Jesus?
This verse reveals the callous and indifferent nature of those who crucified Jesus, as they were more concerned with dividing his garments than with the fact that they were killing an innocent man, as seen in Luke 23:34 where Jesus prays for their forgiveness.
How does this verse point to the sovereignty of God?
This verse demonstrates the sovereignty of God, as even the actions of those who crucified Jesus were under His control, fulfilling the prophecy of Psalm 22:18, and ultimately accomplishing the plan of salvation, as seen in Acts 2:23.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the nature of humanity, and how can we learn from the example of those who crucified Jesus?
- In what ways can we, like Jesus, trust in God's sovereignty even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
- How can we apply the principle of trusting in God's sovereignty to our own lives, especially when faced with trials and challenges?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of considering the long-term consequences of our actions, rather than just focusing on short-term gain?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 22:18
They part my garments among them,.... Such as died the death of the cross were crucified naked (h), and their clothes were the perquisites of the executioners; there were four soldiers concerned in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 22:18
They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. They part my garments ... - (Matthew 27:35; John 19:23-24).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 22:18
This also cannot be applied to David without an uncouth and strained metaphor, but was literally fulfilled in Christ, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 22:18
Psalms 22:18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.Ver. 18. They part my garments among them, and cast lots] A very clear testimony to us that our crucified God (as they scornfully term him) was the true Messiah, so long since fore prophesied of, and accordingly accomplished, Luke 23:34 Job 20:24. Such texts as this we should make much of, as the best and surest evidences of our Christian faith, 2 Peter 1:19.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 22:18
(18) They part my garments . . .—i.e., as of one already dead. The word “garment” (beged) and “vesture” (lebûsh) are synonymous terms for the same article of dress—the modern abba, or plaid, the usual outer garment of the Bedouin. The latter is a more poetic term. (See Bib. Diet, art. “Dress.”) The application of the verse in John 19:24, &c, adds a refinement not present in the psalm.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 22:18
Verse 18. They part my garments] This could be true in no sense of David. The fact took place at the crucifixion of our Lord. The soldiers divided his upper garment into four parts, each soldier taking a part; but his tunic or inward vestment being without seam, woven in one entire piece, they agreed not to divide, but to cast lots whose the whole should be. Of this scripture the Roman soldiers knew nothing; but they fulfilled it to the letter. This was foreseen by the Spirit of God; and this is a direct revelation concerning Jesus Christ, which impresses the whole account with the broad seal of eternal truth.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 22:18
18. His brutal enemies are only waiting for his death that they may strip his body, and divide his clothes between them. Already they are settling their respective shares. This is a simpler explanation than to suppose that the Psalmist represents himself as a prisoner stripped and led out to execution, or as waylaid and plundered by robbers (Job 24:7-10; Micah 2:8). It need not be supposed that this actually happened to the Psalmist. The language is perhaps proverbial. But it was literally fulfilled in the circumstances of the Crucifixion (John 19:23-24; cp. Matthew 27:35, where, however, the reference to the prophecy in the Received Text is an interpolation). and cast lots &c.] R.V., and upon my vesture do they cast lots. The inner garment, the “seamless tunic,” which would be spoilt by rending.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 22:18
They part my garments among them - They divide; they apportion.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 22:18
18. They part my garments—The finishing touch in the description of cold brutality. Under the eye of Jesus the soldiers fulfilled this prediction, John 19:23-24, where see the note.
Sermons on Psalms 22:18
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Israel on the Road to Calvary by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the coming together of the remnant of Israel and the remnant of the church in the last days. He highlights the stages set for Israel's collaps |
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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Jesus Is Coming Again by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the book of Revelation, emphasizing the blessings that come from studying its prophecies. It explores the diverse prophecies regarding the Messiah's first a |
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(John) Honouring Your Parents by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of "perform" and its significance in the story of Jesus. He starts by referencing the story of the angel appearing to Mary and e |
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K-499 a Jewish Response to the Holocaust (1 of 2) by Art Katz | The video is a sermon transcript discussing the significance of historical moments and the impact they have on subsequent events. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not just |
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Son of God or Son of Man by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the identity of Jesus Christ as the Son of God, drawing from prophecies in the Old Testament that were precisely fulfilled in his life, death, and resurrect |
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Week of Meetings 1986-02 by Stan Ford | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the scene of the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary Hill. He highlights the presence of a curious crowd that had gathered to witness this even |