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For these things happened, that the scripture might be fulfilled, "A bone of him will not be broken."
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The Ultimate Passover Lamb
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that Jesus's unbroken bones directly fulfill the command for the Passover lamb in Exodus 12:46. Just as the lamb was sacrificed for Israel's deliverance, this detail confirms Jesus is the true, ultimate sacrifice—the 'antitype' to the Old Testament 'type'—whose death provides redemption for all believers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That the scripture should be fulfilled. See Exodus 12:46. John here regards the paschal lamb as an emblem of Christ; and as in the law it …
Be broken (συντριβησετα). Second future passive of συντριβω, to crush together. A free quotation of Ex 12:46 about the paschal lam…
19th Century
Anglican
For these things were done (better, came to pass), that the scripture should be fulfilled.—The …
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Baptist
And forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true, and he knoweth that he saith true, that y…
One of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with his spear, probably to see whether there would be any reaction. The flow of “blood and water” has been…
16th Century
Protestant
A bone of him shall not be broken. This citation is made from Exodus 12:46 and Numbers 9:12, where Moses discusses the paschal lamb. Note:…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For these things were done The not breaking his bones and piercing his side, and that not by chance, and without design; but,<…
A test was made to see if Jesus was dead. He died in less time than people crucified commonly did. This showed that He had laid down His life of Hi…
13th Century
Catholic
After dealing with the crucifixion and the events that accompanied it, the Evangelist now describes the venerable death of Christ.
