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# Father
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2023-08-23 18:59:26 +00:00
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This refers to God the Father. It is best to translate “Father” with the same word that your language uses to refer to a human father.
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# for they do not know what they are doing
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2023-08-23 18:59:26 +00:00
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"because they do not understand what they are doing." The Roman soldiers did not understand that they were crucifying the Son of God.
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# they cast lots
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2023-08-23 18:59:26 +00:00
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The soldiers participated in a type of gambling. Alternate translation: "they tossed stones" or "they threw dice"
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# cast lots, dividing up his garments
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2023-08-23 18:59:26 +00:00
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"cast lots to decide who among them would take home each piece of Jesus's clothing"
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