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35 When[a] they had crucified[b] him, they divided his clothes by throwing dice.[c]

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  1. Matthew 27:35 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
  2. Matthew 27:35 sn See the note on crucified in 20:19.
  3. Matthew 27:35 tn 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.sn An allusion to Ps 22:18.