Matthew 27:34
“They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.”
What does Matthew 27:34 mean?
Matthew 27:34 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "They gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when He had tasted thereof, He would not drink." This verse is part of the account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and it is a significant moment in the events…
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In the heart of the crucifixion narrative, we arrive at a striking moment found in Matthew 27:34 (KJV): "They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink." This single verse encapsulates the profound suffering of Christ as He…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Reflection on the Suffering of Christ
Heavenly Father, As I bow before You in this moment of reflection and prayer, I seek to understand the depth and enormity of the sacrifice that Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, made for us. I meditate on the words recorded in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 34, where it…
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