And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
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Interpretation
It was usual to put shame upon malefactors, by a writing to notify the crime for which they suffered. So they set up one over Christ's head.
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This thought runs through Matthew 27:34-38.