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href="/bsb/psalms/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They divide my garments among themselves and throw dice for my clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They divide My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They divide my garments among them, And they cast lots for my clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They divide my garments among them, And for my clothing they cast lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />They divide my garments among them, And for my clothing they cast lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They divide my garments among them, And for my clothing they cast lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They divide my clothing among them And cast lots for my garment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They divided my garments among themselves, and they cast lots for my clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They divided my garments among themselves, and they cast lots for my clothing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They part my garments among them, And upon my vesture do they cast lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They took my clothes and gambled for them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They part my garments among them, and upon my vesture do they cast lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They divide my clothes among themselves. They throw dice for my clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They gamble for my clothes and divide them among themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They divide my clothing among themselves; they cast lots for my clothing!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They are dividing up my clothes among themselves; they are rolling dice for my garments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They divide my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast a lot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They apportion My garments to themselves, "" And they cause a lot to fall for My clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> They apportion my garments to themselves, And for my clothing they cause a lot to fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They will divide my garments to them, and upon my clothing they will cast the lot.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They parted my garments amongst them; and upon my vesture they cast lots. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 21:19>They divided my garments among them, and over my vestment, they cast lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />they divide my garments among them; for my clothing they cast lots. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />they divide my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They parted my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they have divided my garments between them and they cast lots upon my clothes.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They part my garments among them, And for my vesture do they cast lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They parted my garments <i>among</i> themselves, and cast lots upon my raiment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/22-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2280" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/22.htm">The Psalm of the Cross</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2505.htm" title="2505: yə·ḥal·lə·qū (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- To be smooth, to apportion, separate. A primitive root; to be smooth; by implication to apportion or separate.">They divide</a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: ḇə·ḡā·ḏay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">my garments</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep-l:: Pro-3mp) -- ">among them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: yap·pî·lū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">and cast</a> <a href="/hebrew/1486.htm" title="1486: ḡō·w·rāl (N-ms) -- Or goral; from an unused root meaning to be rough; properly, a pebble, i.e. A lot; figuratively, a portion or destiny.">lots</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3830.htm" title="3830: lə·ḇū·šî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A garment, clothing, raiment. Or lbush; from labash; a garment; by implication A wife.">my clothing.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Matthew 27:35</a></span><br />When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23-24</a></span><br />When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. / So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Mark 15:24</a></span><br />And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a></span><br />Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a></span><br />Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-28.htm">John 19:28-30</a></span><br />After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” / A jar of sour wine was sitting there. So they soaked a sponge in the wine, put it on a stalk of hyssop, and lifted it to His mouth. / When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-46.htm">Matthew 27:46</a></span><br />About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-34.htm">Mark 15:34</a></span><br />At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-36.htm">John 19:36-37</a></span><br />Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.” / And, as another Scripture says: “They will look on the One they have pierced.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Matthew 26:56</a></span><br />But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a></span><br />I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16</a></span><br />“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a></span><br />He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27-28</a></span><br />In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They part my garments among them, and cast lots on my clothing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Matthew 27:35</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Mark 15:24</a></b></br> And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a></b></br> Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/27-17.htm">Apportion</a> <a href="/psalms/22-10.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/psalms/22-8.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/esther/9-24.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/job/38-9.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/psalms/10-18.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/job/41-6.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Division</a> <a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/job/37-17.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/job/6-27.htm">Lots</a> <a href="/psalms/5-9.htm">Part</a> <a href="/job/30-18.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/psalms/22-14.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Vesture</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">Apportion</a> <a href="/psalms/27-9.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-14.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/psalms/76-8.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/psalms/55-9.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/psalms/55-9.htm">Division</a> <a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/psalms/45-8.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Lots</a> <a href="/psalms/51-6.htm">Part</a> <a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/102-26.htm">Vesture</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">David complains in great discouragement</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/22-9.htm">He prays in great distress</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/22-23.htm">He praises God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>They divide my garments among them</b><br>This phrase is a prophetic depiction of the events that occurred during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the New Testament (<a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23-24</a>). The act of dividing garments was a common practice among Roman soldiers, who would claim the possessions of those they executed. This detail underscores the humiliation and degradation experienced by the crucified, as even their personal belongings were stripped away and distributed. The division of garments also symbolizes the fulfillment of prophecy, as this specific action was foretold in the Psalms, highlighting the divine orchestration of events surrounding the Messiah's suffering.<p><b>and cast lots for my clothing.</b><br>Casting lots was an ancient practice used to make decisions or determine fate, akin to drawing straws or rolling dice. In the context of <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a>, it emphasizes the randomness and indifference of the soldiers' actions, further illustrating the depth of Christ's suffering and abandonment. This act is directly referenced in the Gospels (<a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Matthew 27:35</a>, <a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Mark 15:24</a>, <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a>), where the soldiers cast lots for Jesus' seamless tunic, a garment of significant value. The seamless nature of the tunic can be seen as a type of Christ's unity and perfection, which remains undivided even in the face of human cruelty. This fulfillment of prophecy serves as a testament to the accuracy and reliability of Scripture, reinforcing the belief in Jesus as the prophesied Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a>, David is expressing a deep sense of anguish and abandonment, which prophetically points to the suffering of Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The events described in <a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18</a> are fulfilled in the crucifixion of Jesus, where Roman soldiers cast lots for His garments, as recorded in the Gospels.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_soldiers.htm">Roman Soldiers</a></b><br>These are the individuals who physically fulfilled the prophecy by dividing Jesus' garments and casting lots for His clothing during the crucifixion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/golgotha.htm">Golgotha</a></b><br>The place where Jesus was crucified, and where the events of <a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18</a> were fulfilled.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crucifixion.htm">The Crucifixion</a></b><br>The event where Jesus was crucified, fulfilling numerous Old Testament prophecies, including <a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a></b><br><a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18</a> is a clear example of Old Testament prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament, demonstrating the divine inspiration and unity of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ's_suffering.htm">Christ's Suffering</a></b><br>Reflect on the depth of Christ's suffering and humiliation, as even His clothing was taken from Him, emphasizing His complete sacrifice for humanity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The fulfillment of prophecy in the smallest details, such as the casting of lots, underscores God's sovereign control over history and His plan of salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identification_with_suffering.htm">Identification with Suffering</a></b><br>Believers can find comfort in knowing that Jesus fully understands human suffering and loss, having experienced it Himself.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a></b><br>Even in moments of apparent chaos and injustice, like the crucifixion, God's purposes are being fulfilled. Believers are encouraged to trust in His ultimate plan.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">They part my garments . . .</span><span class= "ital">--i.e., </span>as of one already dead. The word "garment" (<span class= "ital">beged</span>) and "vesture" (<span class= "ital">leb-sh</span>) are synonymous terms for the same article of dress--the modern <span class= "ital">abba, </span>or <span class= "ital">plaid, </span>the usual outer garment of the Bedouin. The latter is a more poetic term. (See <span class= "ital">Bib. Diet, </span>art. "Dress.") The application of the verse in <a href="/john/19-24.htm" title="They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which said, They parted my raiment among them, and for my clothing they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.">John 19:24</a>, &c, adds a refinement not present in the psalm.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They part my garments among</span> <span class="cmt_word">them, and cast lots upon my vesture.</span> It has been well observed that "the act here described is not applicable either to David or to any personage whose history is recorded in the Bible, save to Jesus" ('Speaker's Commentary,' vol. 4. p. 221). Two evangelists (<a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Matthew 27:35</a>; <a href="/john/19-24.htm">John 19:24</a>) note the fulfilment of the prophecy in the conduct of the soldiers at the crucifixion of Christ. The circumstance is reserved for the final touch in the picture, since it marked that all was over; the Victim was on the point of expiring; he would never need his clothes again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/22-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They divide</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחַלְּק֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥal·lə·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2505.htm">Strong's 2505: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to apportion, separate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my garments</span><br /><span class="heb">בְגָדַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ḡā·ḏay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among them</span><br /><span class="heb">לָהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and cast</span><br /><span class="heb">יַפִּ֥ילוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yap·pî·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lots</span><br /><span class="heb">גוֹרָֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḡō·w·rāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1486.htm">Strong's 1486: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lot -- a lot (for casting)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my clothing.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝בוּשִׁ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇū·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3830.htm">Strong's 3830: </a> </span><span class="str2">A garment, clothing, raiment</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 22:18 They divide my garments among them (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/22-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 22:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 22:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/22-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 22:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 22:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>