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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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Albert Barnes
On John 19:36
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On John 19:36
Be broken (συντριβησετα). Second future passive of συντριβω, to crush together. A free quotation of Ex 12:46 about the paschal lam…
Charles Ellicott
On John 19:36
19th Century
Bishop
For these things were done (better, came to pass), that the scripture should be fulfilled.—The …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:34–37
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:36
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…
John Calvin
On John 19:36
16th Century
Theologian
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:…
John Gill
On John 19:36
17th Century
Pastor
For these things were done
The not breaking his bones and piercing his side, and that not by chance, and without design; but,<…
Matthew Henry
On John 19:31–37
17th Century
Minister
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…