Mar 15:24 | NETfull | STEP | Then they crucified him and divided his clothes, throwing dice for them, to decide what each would take.

Mark 15:24

24 Then ^{▼▼ Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.} they crucified ^{▼▼ See the note on Crucify in 15:13.} him and divided his clothes, throwing dice ^{▼▼ Grk “by throwing the lot” (probably by using marked pebbles or broken pieces of pottery). A modern equivalent, “throwing dice,” was chosen here because of its association with gambling. According to L&N 6.219 a term for “dice” is particularly appropriate.} ^{▼▼ An allusion to Ps 22:18.} for them, to decide what each would take.