Psalms 22:16-18
22:16 a The wild pack of dogs represents fierce and unscrupulous people.Summary for Ps 22:17-18: 22:17-18 b I can count all my bones: The psalmist’s enemies have utterly shamed him by taking his garments. Jesus also suffered this disgrace (see Matt 27:35 c).
• stare at me and gloat: Enemies make the psalmist the object of their scorn (see Pss 35:24 d, 26 e; 38:16 f; 55:3 g; cp. 59:10 h).
• throw dice: Literally cast lots. The casting of lots was sometimes a way for godly people to find God’s direction (Lev 16:8 i; Num 27:21 j; Acts 1:24-26 k). Here, the lots are thrown simply as a game of chance. The soldiers threw dice for Jesus’ clothing after the crucifixion (Matt 27:35 l; Mark 15:24 m; Luke 23:34 n; John 19:24 o).
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