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567 B
Father, forgive them
The word "them" refers to those who were crucifying Jesus.
Father
This is an important title for God.
for they do not know what they are doing
The Roman soldiers did not know that they were crucifying the Son of God. Alternate translation: "because they do not understand what they are doing."
they cast lots
The soldiers participated in a type of gambling. Alternate translation: "they gambled"
cast lots, dividing up his garments
"cast lots to decide who among the soldiers would take home each piece of Jesus's clothing"