Psalms 22:18

"I can count all of my bones. They look and stare at me."

Key Reflection

In Psalm 22:18, the speaker's emaciated condition is emphasized through the image of counting bones that stick out prominently, highlighting physical suffering. This vivid description foreshadows Jesus' crucifixion, where his bones were exposed, symbolizing his divine sacrifice and the severity of sin's consequences.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

They part my garments among them -They divide; they apportion. This refers merely to the fact that they made such a division or distribution of his garments; the manner in which it was done, is specified in the other part of the verse. The word “garments” is a general term, and would be applicable to any part of the raiment. And cast lots upon my vesture -That is, upon the part here represented by the word “vesture,” “they cast lots.” There was a general division of his garments by agreement, or in some other mode not involving the use of the lot; on some particular portion, here indicated by the word vesture, the lot was cast to determine whose it should be.

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