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NASB | Matthew 27:35 ¶ And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 27:35 ¶ And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among them by casting lots. [Ps 22:18] |
Subject: Was Jesus crucified naked? |
Bible Note: Yes Diomede, you bring up an important point, humiliation. This was such a shameful execution as it was, intended to make our Lord feel like the lowest of the low. and intended to stir up our emotions as well. We can add to this the humiliation felt as the Son of God Himself, upholding all things by the word of his power, and being the only begotten Son, in the bosom of His Father, as He becomes reduced to a helpless infant. From the heights of His kingdom He now was utterly dependant upon those He created for his bread and water, and even to change His diaper. As to the symbolism of the cross reversing God making coverings for their sin, I would like to refer you to another point of symbolism, That without the shedding of blood there can be no remission for sin. The animal that gave up its skin, gave up its life for the first couple, as a covering for their sin. This is a type, or foreshadow of Christ's sacrifice. I can think of no biblical parallel of clothing being removed to pay for sin. But you are close, though and it is an interesting thought. But if there is not a biblical parallel, I would dismiss it as man's wisdom and not God's. |