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The soldiers broke the legs of Jesus?
False
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John 19:33 - Jesus had already died by then so the soldiers didn't need to break his legs
What a dramatic scene John paints in his Gospel! It’s fascinating to picture the high-stakes moments of that day. Crucifixion was designed to be a slow and agonizing death, and it was fairly common for those being crucified to have their legs broken to hasten the end. This was especially true if the Passover was approaching, putting a sense of urgency on the soldiers doing their brutal work.
However, in what many see as an incredible fulfillment of prophetic scripture, Jesus had already passed away before that order could be given. The prophecy in Psalm 34:20 highlights that none of His bones would be broken. This not only gives an astonishing glimpse into biblical continuity but also emphasizes the nature of Jesus’ sacrifice; He did not die at an ordinary time—He was fully in control, fulfilling destiny.
Did you know that in ancient Jewish law, there was a clear reference to the value of life? The blood of the innocent was sacred, tied deeply to the covenant promises. The imagery here reaches into the everyday understanding of faith, portraying Jesus as the ultimate Passover Lamb—like the unblemished lamb not having a bone broken during the Exodus celebration.
So, when you reflect on these verses, think about the deeper connections and what His life, death, and fulfillment of prophecy mean for humanity as a whole. In many ways, these events encourage followers to contemplate what it means to be sacrificial and serve others, a core concept that echoes through the New Testament.
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