What Did Jesus Wear On The Cross?

Was Jesus actually Naked on the Cross?

Richard Hollerman

Question:

Every image I’ve seen of Jesus depicts Him with a loin garment around His waist. On the other hand, according to all of the materials I’ve studied, the Romans crucified criminals and others while they were completely nude. In light of this, was Jesus crucified nude or not when He was hung on the cross?

Answer:

We have heard and read over and over again that Jesus was completely naked when He died on the cross for our sins. Have you taken the time to read it? As a result, why is it that artists’ depictions of the crucifixion invariably show Him wearing a loincloth? Is it possible that they depicted Jesus in this manner in order to maintain His modesty—or for some other reason?

Scriptural Evidence

We would want to make a quick comment on this subject, but first, let us consider an episode that may have included Christ being stripped of His clothes—or at least a significant portion of his clothing.
A preacher recently claimed that Jesus was completely nude when the soldiers removed His garment and placed the ″scarlet robe″ on Him.
According to the narrative, they ″stripped″ Jesus in order to accomplish this (Matthew 27:27-28).
Additionally, this ″stripping″ must have occurred prior to Jesus being scourged by the Roman troops (cf.

Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1).
According to Lenski, ″the corpse was leaned forward across a low pillar, and the back was stretched and exposed to the blows″ when the victim was stripped of his garments (Matthew, p.
1098).
However, ″stripped″ does not always imply that He has taken off all of His clothing.
In John 21:7, Peter was similarly ″stripped″ of his ability to labor (http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=21625).

The possibility that Simon Peter was working totally in his underwear is remote.There is a lot of pointy gear on board a fishing boat (ugh!), after all.However, until quite recently, a guy who wore only a loincloth was thought to be ″naked″ (Ibid.).

The Crucifixion

However, let us talk about the crucifixion itself.
Some believe that our Lord was nude, while others believe that He was clothed in some way.
″It is unclear if Jesus was permitted to be completely nude or if he was given some form of covering over his private parts″ (Craig L.
Blomberg, The New American Commentary: Matthew, p.

416).
MacArthur believes that Jesus was ″bare″ when he was crucified (Study Bible on John 19:18; Albert Barnes, comment on Matthew 27:35; Barnes Notes).
According to the ESV Study Bible, ″Crucifixion, conducted nude and in public, and causing protracted anguish on the sufferer, was designed to induce shame as well as death″ (ESV Study Bible) (comment on Hebrews 12:2).
Lenski, on the other hand, feels that the ″shame″ in Hebrews 12:2 refers to the act of dying on the crucifixion—″the disgrace of dying the death of a criminal who was reckoned as accursed by God by his executioners″—rather than to the person who died on the cross (Hebrews, comment on Hebrews 12:2).
The majority of the literature we’ve examined do show us that the most typical and anticipated type of crucifixion by the Romans featured the executioner being completely exposed to the public.

When it comes to contemporary accounts of the crucifixion, the victim is described as being completely nude as he hangs on the cross.Reading Luke 19:18 (comments from the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible) could be something you’re interested in doing.For more information, see the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (pp.286-288).As a result, it appears that, in general, a Roman crucifixion entailed the executioner being completely exposed.

A Jewish Concession?

However, this is not the only factor to consider in this situation.
There is some evidence to suggest that the circumstances for our Lord may have been different than it was for us.
To use an example from the writings of Edwards, Gabel, and Hosmer: ″He was typically nude, unless doing so was disallowed by local norms.″ The Journal of the American Medical Association published a paper titled ″On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ″ on March 21, 1986, in volume 255, number 11.
However, some (possibly a minority) experts believe that in sympathy for the Jews, Roman executioners would allow the wearing of a loin cloth during their crucifixion instead than being completely nude.

Consider the following quotation: There is strong doubt that during Roman control in the first century, the customary method was to crucify people who were entirely naked on the cross.
A vivid depiction of this portion of the general crucifixion procedure was given by the Roman historian Siculus (1st century BC) in his work (Histories, 33.15).
Certain of the most unspeakably awful things that some executioners did to their victims could only be accomplished by taking advantage of a person’s nakedness were recorded by Seneca, who lived in the first century and lived throughout that time period (Dialogue, 6).
According to the Mishnah, Jewish authorities were split on whether persons should be stoned and ″hang″ nude (which was sometimes done jointly) or with just enough of a covering to offer a basic measure of modesty before being stoned and ″hung″ (Sanhedrin, 6.4, 5).
(http://puritanboard.com/f44/ were-those-crucified-1st-century-naked-69863/) were those crucified in the first century.

Broadus informs out that ″the person of one who is about to be stoned should not be left completely exposed; and though the Roman norm for crucifixion was contrary, we may maybe presume that Jewish sentiment was taken into consideration in this situation.″ The following is a remark on Matthew 27:35 from the Matthew commentary: According to another story, the crucified man was tormented and degraded in every manner conceivable before his death.It was common practice in the Roman world for men to be crucified nude — however it is possible that this was not the case when Jesus was executed.To avoid being stoned to death, Jewish law required that the guy must be permitted to wear a loincloth during his last hours.When Jesus was crucified, did the Romans honor Jewish law by allowing him to wear a loincloth as a sign of respect?The fact of the matter is that there is no way to tell.″ (jesus-story.net/crucifixion.htm).

The ″near nude victim″ is mentioned in the Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia, which is a Christian publication (p.405).″Men were typically crucified nude,″ writes William Lane, who believes that Jewish tradition permitted for the wearing of a loincloth by the condemned Jesus (Artemidorus II.61).

Nevertheless, Jewish sensibilities mandated that men should not be publicly killed fully nude, and those sentenced to stoning were permitted to wear a loincloth (M.Sanhedrin VI.3).It is unclear if the Romans were sensitive to Jewish sentiments on this subject.″ (From the Gospel of Mark) According to Mark (15:24), a statement is made.The historian Eidersheim believes that the Romans would have allowed a concession on the part of the Jews to allow some covering for the crucified: At a distance of six feet from the place of execution, the criminal was stripped down to his underwear, with only the covering absolutely necessary for decency remaining.

As for Jesus, we have cause to assume that, despite the fact that the kind of punishment to which He was subjected was un-Jewish, every concession would be made to Jewish custom, and as a result, we are grateful that He was spared the indignity of exposure on the Cross.Such behavior would have been very unacceptable in a Jewish setting.Edersheim’s book 5, ″Life Times,″ is available at levendwater.org as a PDF.

According to others, making such a concession for Jesus would be a betrayal of the Jews’ desire to have Jesus embarrassed to the greatest extent possible, and therefore even their normal sense of modesty, which would necessitate the wearing of a loin cloth, would be ignored in light of their hate of Jesus.Remember that Jesus was not the only Jew executed on that day; the two criminals who were crucified beside him are believed to have also been Jewish, according to tradition.Was it also possible for them to undergo a different type of crucifixion?

Other Evidence

Despite this, I believe that there may have been further evidence to support Jesus’s claim that he was not completely naked on the cross.
As reported by the Gospel authors, Jesus’ mother and other ladies were present at the crucifixion, seeing this horrifying event.
According to Matthew, ″a great number of women stood by, watching from a distance,″ among them were ″Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee″ (Matthew 28:18).
(27:55-56; see also Mark 15:40-41; John 19:25).

This passage mentions ″distance,″ but John 19:26 and 27 add to the description of the women’s position.
Throughout this passage, we have Jesus speaking directly to his mother, Mary, as well as speaking to John about His mother.
There was no doubt that they were in Jesus’ personal presence.
This, we believe, implies that Christ wore a minimum amount of clothing while hanging on the cross.
Otherwise, women were there in Jesus’ presence, which may have been considered highly offensive at the time, particularly around AD 30.

As a result of the Jewish sense of modesty, and most likely because of Christ’s personal stress on modesty, we believe that God may have given a bare minimum of garments, such as a loin cloth, to cover our Savior’s bleeding body through providence.Our knowledge of Jesus’ garments is limited to the fact that the soldiers separated four parts of his clothes and gambled for His tunic (John 19:23-24), but it is likely that his loin cloth was still accessible for His personal use.While we recognize the need of being cautious about using eisegesis (looking into the text), we also recognize that it is important to retain Jesus’ humility without distorting the text itself.As a result, the answer is not completely certain.However, we believe that there is some evidence that Jesus and other Jews were permitted to wear something like a loin cloth at the cross, and we will discuss this further below.

Therefore, we believe that most (if not all?) painters are correct in depicting Jesus as He hung on the cross with only a sleeve and a few clothes on.Despite the fact that we do not approve of photographs of our Lord at all (see articles on this subject under ″Jesus Christ″ in the Biblical Subjects section), we believe that it is preferable to show our Lord as partially clothed rather than nude.What are your thoughts?

What did Jesus wear?

Over the course of the last few decades, the topic of what Jesus looked like has come up again and time again.
An image of a computer recreation of a Judaean man, developed for the BBC program Son of God in 2001, has gotten a lot of attention.
This was based on an old skull and, utilizing the most up-to-date technology (at the time), it depicts the head of a stocky gentleman with a little troubled expression on his face.
The skin tone is correctly described as olive, and the hair and beard are black and shortish, but the nose, lips, neck, eyes, eyelids, eyebrows, fat cover, and expression are all entirely conjectural, as is the shape of the mouth.

Because the soft tissue and cartilage of ancient skulls are unknown, putting flesh on ancient skulls is not a precise science.
Nonetheless, for me as a historian, attempting to authentically visualize Jesus is a means of better understanding Jesus as well.
The Jesus we have received from centuries of Christian art is not an exact representation of the historical Jesus, but it is a strong brand.
A guy with long hair split in the middle and a long beard – frequently with pale complexion, light brown hair, and blue eyes – has become the widely acknowledged resemblance of the late president and his family.
Our image of Jesus is one of long robes with broad sleeves, as he has been most frequently shown in artworks throughout history.

This aesthetic is prevalent in current films, beginning with Zefirelli’s Jesus of Nazareth (1977), and continues until the present day, even when Jesus’ attire is regarded to be of inferior quality.Several factors contributed to the portrayal of Jesus that has come to be accepted as the universal norm, and none of them had anything to do with preserving historical reality.In my new book, What did Jesus look like?, I go into further detail on these, but ultimately I go to early texts and archaeology for clues about the actual Jesus.Jesus’ physical appearance, in my opinion, is more than just flesh and bones.After all, our bodies are more than simply physical structures.

Rather, they are ″both personal resources and societal symbols that ‘send out’ messages about identity,″ according to sociologist Chris Shilling, who contends that they are both.However, our physical appearance does not begin and finish with our physical bodies.We might be old or young, tall or short, hefty or thin, dark or light-skinned, frizzy or straight haired, or any combination of these characteristics.When we are in a crowd, we may be more concerned with a friend’s scarf than with their hair or nose.

What we do with our body has an impact on how we seem.As a result, the clothing that Jesus wore would have had a significant impact on his whole look.Given that he was a Jewish guy from the Middle East, we’ll need to figure out how to clothe him once we’ve figured out his color palette.What did he appear to be to others around him at the time?

Dressed in basics

When it comes to Jesus’ physical appearance, either in the Gospels or in early Christian literature, there are no definitive descriptions.
However, there are some incidental details.
The Bible (for example, Mark 6:56) reveals that Jesus was clothed in a mantle, which was a huge shawl (called ″himation″ in Greek) with tassels, which were characterized as ″edges,″ and which was a particularly Jewish tallith in the shape that it was in antiquity.
A mantle, which was often made of wool, might be large or little, thick or delicate, colored or natural, although for males, undyed kinds were preferred.

Several Biblical references (e.g., Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:7, 6:9; John 1:27) indicate that he walked in sandals, and we now know what ancient Judaean sandals were like thanks to the discovery of ancient Judaean sandal remains in dry caves near the Dead Sea.
He wore a tunic (chitn), which was traditionally worn by men and ended somewhat below the knees rather than at the ankles.
Long tunics were exclusively worn by the exceedingly wealthy among males.
Mark 12:38 describes males who wear in long tunics (″stolai″) as obtaining honor from those who are pleased by their excellent apparel, whereas in reality they are destroying widows’ homes without their knowledge or permission.
Jesus’ garment was similarly constructed out of a single piece of material (John 19:23-24).

That’s odd, considering most tunics were constructed from two sections that were sewed together at the shoulders and sides.When it came to first-century Judaea, one-piece tunics were typically used as undergarments or as children’s clothing.Although we shouldn’t think about modern undergarments, wearing a one-piece on its own was probably not considered proper etiquette at the time.It was quite rudimentary.

‘Shamefully’ shabby?

It is somewhat unsurprising, however, that a scholar named Celsus, writing in the mid-second century and writing in a polemic against the Christians, regarded Jesus as having a scruffy appearance.
Celsus had completed his assignment.
He conducted interviews with individuals, and he – like us – was particularly interested in learning what Jesus looked like.
He learned that Jesus ″wandered about very shamelessly in the presence of everyone″ from Jews and other people he interrogated.

He ″obtained his means of subsistence in a humiliating and importunate manner″ – by begging or accepting donations – according to the report.
So, from the standpoint of respectable people, we may conclude that Jesus appeared to be in a fair amount of distress.
Many of Celsus’ claims were rejected by the Christian writer Origen, but this was not one of them, as he made clear in his argument against him.
As a result, while Jesus dressed in a manner comparable to that of other Jewish males in many ways, his ″appearance″ was unkempt.
Given the masculine conventions of the period, I doubt his hair was very long as represented in most artwork, but it was certainly not well-kept as depicted in most artwork.

The $1 Million Dollar Question:

Will you be resurrected into Heaven after you die?
Here’s a little test to see how you do: Q.
Have you ever lied to someone?
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Have you ever been caught stealing something?
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Have you ever made a sneering remark against God’s name?
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Have you ever had a romantic interest in someone?

Q.Have you ever had a strong dislike for someone?For having done these things, God considers you to be an untrustworthy person who has broken the law, stolen from others, profaned the name of God, and murdered in the name of the name of the Lord.And this is simply a portion of God’s Ten Commandments (also known as ″God’s Law″) must be followed.In addition, the Bible warns that on the Day of Judgment, God will punish you in a horrific region known as Hell for your actions.

However, there is ″positive news″ to report!Nobody should perish because God does not want anybody to perish.Sinning sinners violated God’s Law, yet Jesus paid the penalty for their sins by pouring His sinless blood on the cross more than 2,000 years ago.This signifies that God has the authority to legally dismiss their case (as well as yours!): According to John 3:16, ″For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whomever believes in Him shall not perish, but shall have eternal life.″ (See John 3:16 for more information.) Then, on the third day, Jesus rose from the grave, victorious over death.

Repent (turn away from your sins) today, place your total confidence in Jesus, and confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior…and God will give you eternal life as a free gift as a result of your faith.

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However, the Bible is deafeningly silent on a variety of other issues that many people are concerned about.For example, what was Jesus’ physical appearance like?What was He dressed in?What was His everyday schedule like?What was it like growing up in His family?

What would it be like to have lived under His reign of terror?Every Christian has immersed themselves in the world of Christ as a result of the Gospels.We have pretended to be eyewitnesses to the Annunciation of the Savior.

On the night of the Nativity, we were following in the footsteps of Joseph and Mary.We have been there in the Temple when Jesus taught as a kid, and we have journeyed with Him throughout His public career.And we’ve all imagined ourselves being present when He was crucified and subsequently arose from the dead, don’t we?This is more than enough for a lifetime of imaginative play, yet many of us are still left with unanswered questions.

Fortunately, there is a tiny army of researchers who are interested in the same concerns and who are attempting to find answers.
A new generation of scholarship and archaeological evidence, as well as the ongoing discovery, translation, and improvement in understanding of ancient texts, are yielding fresh answers, some of which are surprising.
In the television series ″Jesus Is,″ which is now in production at the California Studios, Catholic Online explores these and other related topics.
Despite the fact that there is no set date for the debut, development on the project is continuing.
Our own study has been conducted while the Jesus Is team is hard at work, with the question ″what would Jesus wear?″ as the focus of our inquiry.
The academics have provided a solution to this topic, stating that he would have most likely dressed in ″rough″ garments, which refer to fabrics with a simple or common weave.

Because Jesus did not have much in the way of money or goods, it is probable that He wore textiles that were the least expensive.
His most important piece of clothing would have been a short tunic, which was the traditional outfit for poor people during this time period.
The tee-shirt would have been long enough to reach His knees, if we envision it that way.
Tunics that reached down to their ankles were worn by the wealthy.

The garment of Jesus would have been made of a basic, probably undyed cotton cloth.Jesus’ thighs and ankles would be completely exposed.The only footwear he’d be wearing would be a basic pair of sandals, most likely constructed of leather soles with leather thongs to keep them in place.These would not have kept His feet clean, but they would have protected the soles of His feet while he walked, in a similar way to how sandals now protect the soles of our feet.Tallit, often known as a shawl or a mantle, was something Jesus would have worn.With ″rough edges″ or corners, this was a fringed, woolen shawl with ″rough edges.″ It was usual for males of the time to wear a turban, which was used to cover the head when praying.

While it was possible to colour or stylize it, for the impoverished, it was frequently left undyed.This was most likely the only thing Jesus wore on a regular basis.If blankets were available at the period, it is possible that they were utilized during very cold weather.Although Jesus appears in modern art as a well-dressed, well-off man among the people, this portrayal of him as such is far from realistic.This information has been disclosed to us via scholarship, including the translation of ancient Roman manuscripts that depict Jesus and characterize His look as ″disgraceful.″ When writing in the second century, the Roman opponent of Christianity Celsus claims that Christ dressed ″most horribly in the eyes of all.″ What is the significance of this?

When it comes to worldly belongings, Jesus was unquestionably a pampered bachelor.His attention was entirely on God and the Kingdom, just as it should be for us.He didn’t need to put on a showy outfit to impress people since the way He acted and treated others was enough to make an impression on them.He was devoid of self-centeredness.

Jesus was also not a cult leader or a false prophet, both of which were prevalent at the time, as they are today.
He did not enrich himself in the manner in which such individuals do (via their crops!).
He lived as a beggar, finally reliant on charitable contributions for his existence, much like our clergy today.
Those who have studied Jesus before may not be surprised by these revelations, but for those who have only seen Jesus as depicted in Renaissance paintings, the scholarship to date paints a new picture of him, one that is perhaps too humble for the artist’s brush, but one that is worthy of our attention in our everyday lives.
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What did Jesus say on the cross?

It is not necessary to be a ″card-carrying Christian″ in order to understand what the cross signifies.
After Jesus Christ was crucified, what was previously an instrument of Roman punishment has been transformed into a symbol of Christian belief and belief system.
That pivotal point in history, which is widely chronicled both in the Bible and in other historical books, altered the direction of human history for all eternity.
The deeds of Jesus demonstrated how much God cared for the entire world.

In addition to this, His words provide us with a significant amount of understanding.
What did Jesus say as he was hanging on the cross?
The narratives of Jesus’ crucifixion may be found in the following chapters of the Bible: Matthew 27, Luke 23, John 19, and Mark 15.
The seven final words said by Jesus on the cross reveal a great deal about God and ourselves.
Let’s have a look at this.

Sayings of Jesus on the cross1: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” Luke 23:34

In Luke 23:34, Jesus delivers a remark that should bring us all to our knees.
He had been betrayed.
He was assaulted and spit on by his attackers.
While He was suffering, the Roman Guards gambled for His possessions.

When it appeared as though the world was against Him (and it was), His heart’s desire was to ask for just one thing.
During His crucifixion, what did Jesus say concerning those who would persecute Him?
Please accept my apologies.
How many of us keep grudges against others for minor transgressions?
Because of past hurts, some of us have neglected to communicate with former friends and family members.

However, the example of Jesus is one that we should all take into consideration.The Son of God chose forgiveness while being tortured, scourged, and humiliated by the authorities.″Forgive them,″ one of Jesus’ seven last words said on the cross, is extremely powerful.What if we, too, made the decision to forgive?We are frequently more punishing to ourselves than we are to the individuals against whom we are harboring a grudge when we refuse to forgive them.

It is like consuming poison oneself and then waiting for the other person to perish.″ Marianne Williamsen is a writer and actress who lives in Los Angeles.Forgiveness does not necessarily imply allowing another person to have an impact on your life.However, keep in mind that unforgiveness is a hindrance to your destiny.It is a hindrance to your progress.

You may divide forgiveness into two categories: forgiving others and forgiving yourself.

Giving God your anguish and asking Him to intercede on your behalf on behalf of the person who has injured you are both examples of prayer.
Accepting God’s plan for your life and not allowing negative thoughts toward another individual or group of people to get in the way

It’s much simpler to say than to accomplish.
However, after you’ve completed your task, you’ll be liberated.
Will you have the courage to let go and even beg God to intervene on your behalf against those who have wronged you?
Consider what Jesus said when he was hanging on the cross.

In His most difficult moments, He not only chose forgiveness, but he also begged that they be reconciled with God via an act of prayer, which was answered.

Sayings of Jesus on the cross2: “Today, you will be with me in Paradise” Luke 23:43

This is a story that many of us are familiar with.
On that terrible day, Jesus wasn’t the only man sentenced to death by the Romans.
His left and right sides were occupied by thieves who were also scheduled to be killed.
We come upon two very distinct experiences.

One of the thieves makes fun of Jesus and dares Him to prove if He is the Messiah or not.
Several of the prisoners who were hanging there threw obscenities at Jesus, including: ″Aren’t you the Messiah?″ ″Save yourself as well as us!″ Luke 23:39 (NIV) The other criminal, on the other hand, makes a sincere plea on Jesus’ behalf.
The other criminal, on the other hand, scolded him.
″Don’t you have any fear of God,″ he said, referring to the fact that they were both serving the same sentence.
We are being punished fairly, since we are receiving the consequences of our actions.

″However, this individual has done nothing wrong.″ Luke 40:40-41 (KJV) Three critical actions are taken by the criminal in the life of any disciple of Jesus.First and foremost, he has a deep regard for God (healthy fear and respect).Following that, he confesses his own shortcomings and flawed nature.The offender then takes the ultimate step toward salvation, which is to confess Jesus as his Lord and Savior.″ ″Jesus, please keep me in mind when you come into your kingdom,″ he continued.According to Luke 40:42, the condemned man declared Jesus to be Lord and confessed that He was in reality, the King of the Jews.

His words include ″Jesus, You are Lord,″ as well as ″Please take me with You.″ What did Jesus say to the thief who repented as he hung on the cross?When he asked him whether he was going to heaven, he said, ″I promise you, today you will be with me in paradise.″ Luke 40:43 (NIV) Despite the fact that the criminal could do nothing to save himself, he was saved by calling on the name of Jesus.

Sayings of Jesus on the Cross3: “Woman, behold your son,” John 19:26 – 27

Jesus appears to be looking down at two persons that He had a special affection for throughout His time on earth in the Gospel of the Apostle John.
The Savior’s gaze is fixed on John and His mother, whom He loves.
He entrusts his learner with a very important and prestigious responsibility.
After seeing his mother and the disciple whom he adored standing nearby, Jesus addressed her as ″Woman, here is your son,″ and the disciple as ″Dear disciple, here is your mother.″ She was welcomed into the home of this disciple from that point forward.

John 19:26 – John 19:27 This is significant for a few of reasons.
First and foremost, we witness that, despite His tremendous suffering, Jesus never wavered in his affection for His mother.
Second, the legislation stipulated that the first-born son was responsible for the care of his parents.
Throughout His life, Jesus was obedient to the law.
Based on the words of Christ spoken from the crucifixion, we may conclude that He was fully committed to the Father right up to his death on the cross.

Keeping in mind that Jesus was quite explicit about His regard for the law.This is due to the fact that He came to fulfill it.″Do not believe that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.″ ″Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets.″ Matt.5:17 (KJV)

Sayings of Jesus on the Cross4: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matt 27:46

This is considered by many to be the most puzzling passage in the Bible.
Jesus is subjected to a variety of trials.
In addition to being beaten and tormented, he is insulted and spit on.
A whipping is applied to the Savior, and He is next wounded in the heart with a crown of thorns, and finally with nails in His wrists and feet.

What did Jesus say on the cross, at the height of His pain, was recorded.
At around the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, saying, ″Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?″ which translates as ″My God, My God, why have You abandoned Me?″.
27:46 (Matthew 27:46) Is it possible that God forsook Jesus?
Is it possible that He committed the sin of doubt in His dying moments on the cross?
This is the interpretation that many people have given to Jesus’ words.

However, there is substantial evidence to suggest that this was not a scream of separation but rather a hymn of praise and adoration.Many think that Jesus was quoting directly from the holy songs of the psalms when He spoke this on the cross, and that this is the most correct interpretation.Consider the implications of it.In the midst of all of His difficulties, Jesus opted to give thanks.Consider what might happen if we followed His example in our own lives.

Check read this article to understand more about why Jesus cried out, ″My God, My God, Why have You deserted Me?″ in the first place.

Sayings of Jesus on the Cross5: “I thirst” John 19:28

What did Jesus say on the cross that not only captured the essence of both His humanity and His agony, but also captured the essence of His humanity and suffering?
″I’m thirsty,″ Jesus declared.
These two simple, yet powerful, phrases serve as a sharp reminder that what our Lord went through was a very genuine experience in his life.
As His earthly flesh decayed, He experienced terrible anguish and discomfort as He carried the sins of the world, something that only God could accomplish.

Later, knowing that all had now been completed and that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus expressed his thirst by saying, ″I have a thirst.″ John 19:28 (NIV) In His journey to redeem the world and bring in eternal life, Jesus endured no little amount of suffering.
This is simply another manifestation of the depths of God’s love for each and every person.

Sayings of Jesus on the Cross6: “It is finished” John 19:30

This is the sixth declaration that Jesus made on the cross, and it is one that every Christian may rely on for assurance in their relationship with God.
According to Mark 15:37, Jesus let forth a piercing yell.
That resounding ″it is completed,″ according to some researchers, might have been the strong words ″It is finished.″ These are some of the most profound phrases that have ever been said.
The fulfillment of all of God’s promises is symbolized by this single phrase.

As far back as the Garden of Eden, the Father announced a plan for the redemption of mankind (Genesis 3:5).
If you were a bystander that day, you may have concluded that Jesus’ mission had come to an end.
But what did Jesus say while hanging on the cross?
″It is completed″ is rendered in Koine Greek as ″Tetelestai,″ which means ″it has been completed.″ TELESTEAI was a Greek word that was used in ancient trade to indicate that a loan has been completely paid off.
On the Jewish Day of Atonement, the statement ″It is completed″ held special meaning since it signified the completion of the ritual.

When the Priest said these words, it meant that the sins of the people had been forgiven for a certain time period.Jesus’ death, on the other hand, was the ultimate and last sacrifice that put a stop to all sacrifices.All of our sins were carried to the cross by Jesus.Every error and transgression was paid for in full, and there was no more money to be made.With his death, the law was finally completed, and the devil’s deeds were destroyed for all time.

Every Christian understands that ″It is done″ is more than a phrase; it is a war cry in their lives.Although death is the penalty for sin, we have life, and we have it in abundantly because of the sacrifice of Jesus.Death is no longer something to be feared.Due to the fact that the children had flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity in order that via his death, he may break the power of him who possesses the power of death—that is, the devil—and set free those who had been kept in servitude all of their lives by their fear of death.

Hebrews 2:13-15 (New International Version)

Sayings of Jesus on the Cross7: “Father, into Your Hands I commit my Spirit.” Luke 23:46

On the crucifixion, what did Jesus have to say in His dying moments?
″Father, I surrender My Spirit into Your Hands,″ he murmured.
″I commit My Spirit into Your Hands.″ With the exception of one phrase, this last outburst may be summarized as follows: The term in question is ″willingness.″ Despite the fact that He had the option to choose a different path, Jesus was prepared to die and give Himself up.
Looking at Jesus’ comments, it is clear that there was no misunderstanding concerning His authority.

Take, for example, what He said to the Apostle Peter and to Pontius Pilate.
When Jesus was arrested, he said to Peter, ″Do you think I won’t be able to call on my Father, and he would immediately place at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?″ ″How, therefore, would the Scriptures be fulfilled, which state that it must take place in this manner?″ Matthew 26:53 (KJV) Jesus understood that the events that were about to unfold had a greater significance than the suffering he was experiencing.
As a result, He decided to permit it.
As Pontius Pilate deliberated about Jesus’ destiny, Jesus spoke the following to him: In response, Jesus said, ″You would have no authority over Me unless it had been granted to you from on high; for this reason, he who surrendered Me to you has committed the greater sin.″ John 19:11 (KJV) Pontius Pilate was one of the most prominent individuals in the region at the time of Christ’s death.
It’s difficult to imagine standing in the Governor’s office and telling him, ″You have no control over me.″ This is in recognition of the fact that the Governor has the last word in the majority of legislative affairs affecting the state.

He or she has the authority to command the State Police as well as the National Guard.Although there is a bravery and a Jesus that comes from very important places, it is not universal.Those are the positions of power and the willingness to carry out orders.Jesus was in command, and once He realized that He had fulfilled the Old Testament predictions and was unmistakably the Messiah that all of Israel had yearned for, He yelled out these crucial words in a resounding voice.When Jesus cried out in a loud voice, he was saying, ″Father, I submit my spirit into your hands.″ When he had finished speaking, he took his last breath.

John 19:11 (KJV) When Jesus suffered and died on the cross, he did it voluntarily.The reason Jesus died on the cross was not only because it was God’s will at the time, but also because it had been God’s will from the beginning of time.

Here’s what other’s said at the cross

When Jesus took his last breath, a massive earthquake shook the world.
The curtain in the temple has been torn in half entirely.
They were astounded by what He had said and done, as well as by the indications that followed after He had spoken and done it.
3) The Gospels make a point of mentioning the Roman Guard, who stood nearby and made a forceful statement at the foot of the cross.

When Jesus was arrested, the soldier said that He ″really was the son of God,″ according to Matthew 27:54 and Mark 15:39, respectively.
In Luke 23:47, we learn that a guard declared that ″surely this guy was innocent.″ It is uncertain if these were descriptions of two comments from a single guard or assertions from numerous Centaurians who were there at the time of the incident.
What we do know is that the death of Jesus had a profound impact on those who witnessed it.
The same guards who had been insulting Him, assaulting Him, and gambling for His garments were suddenly praising Him and expressing their gratitude.
That even those who are hostile to us will be amazed by the God who lives inside us is an incredible illustration of what may happen when we choose to follow God’s Will during difficult circumstances.

Never give up!Never give up!

What did Jesus say on the cross? | A recap of the sayings of Jesus

Each and every one of our lives would be transformed if we just studied Jesus’ sayings and asked the question, ″What did Jesus say on the cross?″ Takeaways from Jesus’ words on the cross that, if applied to one’s own life, have the potential to transform one’s life forever are presented here: ″Father, pardon them since they are unaware of what they are doing.″ (Matthew 23:34) When it comes to forgiving and praying for your adversaries, Jesus sets the standard. Do you have the ability to forgive people who have wronged you? ″Today you will be with me in paradise,″ says the narrator (Luke 23:43) Every person who calls on His Name will be able to find their path. What if you were like the thief and made the decision today to say, ″I want to be with you, Jesus″? What if you said, ″Woman, behold your son″? (See also John 19:26-27.) Jesus was extremely concerned for His family and placed God’s will first in all He did. When things go bad, are you willing to put your attention on caring for others around you and obeying God’s will? ″My God, My God, why have You left Me,″ says the prophet. (Matthew 27:46
Mark 1:15) Jesus directed His gaze away from earth and toward the heavens at His most trying time. He did not scream out with complaints, but rather with a hymn of adoration. Can you give thanks to God and remember that He is loyal to His children, even in the midst of your most difficult circumstances?
″I hunger″ (John 19:28) Jesus was willing to suffer for the greater good. Are you prepared to endure hardship in order to accomplish what God has planned for your life? ″It is completed,″ God says. John is a fictional character created by the author of the novel The Assassin’s Creed (19:30) When it came time to finish His mission, Jesus didn’t slack off. So many people gave up before we could complete our victory. Are you prepared to see through to the end of what you begin for Jesus? ″Father, into Your Hands I surrender my Spirit″ (Luke 23:46) When Jesus died for us, He did it voluntarily. Considering placing your entire life fully in the hands of the Almighty God

At the end of the day, what did Jesus say on the cross?
″I adore you!″ he said.
You can make a decision to follow Him by saying ″Jesus, You are Lord,″ just like the thief on the cross, and He will accept your decision.
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What Sort of Clothing Did People in Jesus’ Time Wear?

Please keep in mind that I am currently in the Holy Land.Because of my hectic travel schedule, I’m republishing several pieces on living in Jesus’ day that were previously published.If you read (or reread) them, I hope you will find them to be as enjoyable as I found them to be.It requires a surprising amount of work to figure out what people were wearing in Jesus’ day.First and foremost, there are several assumptions we make based on how many people dress in the Middle East nowadays.

According to our observations, the normal type of clothing there now (veils for the ladies, long robes for both men and women) appears extremely traditional and ancient to us; as a result, we conclude that this is how the people of Jesus’ time wore.
Even though many of the fundamentals are the same, determining the specifics may be tricky.
This challenge arises as a result of two fundamental issues.

For starters, archeology has uncovered little evidence of ancient clothing since clothing does not endure as long as other materials such as rocks, pottery, and certain bones.As a second point, Jews almost never depicted human beings in their art, thus we don’t have anything equivalent to the Egyptian frescoes, nor do we have anything comparable to the artwork discovered in the ancient Greek and Roman periods.We are left to piece together the specifics from scripture allusions to attire and descriptions of what was necessary and prohibited to eat and drink.Despite the fact that they do not present a comprehensive image, they do supply us with some basic descriptions.Tight-fitting clothing known as ″tunics″ were worn by both men and women in everyday situations.A tunic was a straightforward, one-piece garment that was normally belted at the waist and had a hole for the head and two openings for the arms.

People wore an inside garment as well as an outer garment, both of which were of a similar form.The inner garment resembled a long, loose-fitting T-shirt or a kimono, depending on how you looked at it.It was often made of linen, cotton, or soft wool, although it may also be composed of other materials.Some people would wear inner tunics made of sackcloth or camel hair on certain occasions, as a sign of penitence.Most of the first versions of these garments were created without sleeves and only stretched to the knees; subsequent versions of similar garments frequently extended to the wrists and ankles.A man who wore just this inner garment was referred to as ″naked″ in biblical texts (e.g., 1 Samuel 19:24; Isaiah 20:2–4).

Under the inner garment, there was nothing at all to be seen (except by Essene men, who wore a close-fitting loincloth).
An adjustable belt (also known as a cincture or girdle) was a band of fabric, string, or leather that could be tightened or relaxed as needed.
It was wrapped around the inside and/or outside of the garment.
Its usage kept the flowing robes (which were typically rather long) from getting in the way of movement.
Putting on the belt, as the biblical idiom ″to gird up the loins″ signified, allowed the lower legs to be freed up for labor and walking without difficulty.

When someone used the word, it meant that they were prepared to serve; it is roughly akin to the current idiom ″roll up your sleeves.″ The outer tunic, sometimes known as a mantle or a cloak, was worn over the inner tunic to provide additional warmth.It was made of a square or oblong piece of fabric with a hole in the center for the head on one end.There were periods when it had sleeves, and other times when it was more like a poncho, with the region for the arms being trimmed back a bit.

Wearing a tunic served as a protective covering; individuals did not go out in public unless they were wearing some form of outer tunic.Tassels (known as tzitzit) were tied to the corners of Jewish men’s mantles to serve as a continual reminder of the Lord’s laws, which were always present in their lives.In order to keep the outer tunic from becoming too wide and flowing, it was frequently tied in with a belt.It was common for the outer belt to be embellished with needlework or even precious stones.

In many cases, a bag or purse was connected to the belt and secured with a buckle.In contrast to the long (ankle-length) tunics that were worn by the majority of Jewish men and women, the short (knee-length) tunics that were worn by slaves, warriors, and those engaged in tasks that demanded movement.The cloak is a cloak of invisibility.In colder weather, a cloak may be put over these tunics to keep the cold out.Cloaks might be made with or without sleeves, depending on the designer’s preference.

Shoes were worn on the feet, which were sandals.
They had hardwood soles and were secured with leather straps at the front and back.
Jews did not wear sandals inside the home; instead, they took them off as soon as they entered and bathed their feet.

Men and women dressed very similarly when it came to the fundamentals.
Despite this, there were clear distinctions because Scripture states, ″A woman should not put on a male’s garment, nor shall a man put on a woman’s attire; because anyone does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God″ (Deut 22:5).
The inner garment for ladies was nearly identical to the inner garment for males.
The outer garment, on the other hand, was longer and had enough border fringe to cover the majority of the feet (Isaiah 47:2; Jeremiah 13:2).

The outer garment was fastened with a belt that was identical to that worn by males, although it was embellished in a different way (and usually more elaborately).
In certain locations, women’s outer garments were made of different fabrics and/or had different patterns than those worn by males, and in others, they were the same.
In addition, a woman may choose to wear an apron over her outer clothing in order to protect it and to make it easier for her to carry items.
It was customary for the apron to be fastened to the belt and to cover the lower part of the body.

The veil is a symbol of protection.There is still disagreement on how common the wearing of the veil for Jewish women was throughout Jesus’ time period.The synagogue and the Temple, it is evident, were places where they were worn (cf 1 Cor 11:15).It is also almost probable that they were worn by unmarried ladies.

On the other hand, it is less obvious that Jewish women wore them all the time, especially at home; in fact, some didn’t even bother to wear them in public.It appears that Jewish women in Roman Judea (i.e., the southern region around Jerusalem, Jericho, and Bethlehem) used hairnets, as evidenced by the discovery of hairnets at locations such as Masada and the Temple Mount.As a result, it is possible that women did not always cover their faces, as is currently the tradition in much of the Middle East.

Other accounts describe the head covering as a length of fabric wrapped around the shoulders that could be pulled over the head and fastened at the forehead, with the ends dropping over the shoulders, and as being common for both men and women.One may speculate that the veil or other head covering served a specific purpose, such as when one need protection from the sun or sought to pray.When Abraham’s slaves give Rebecca with earrings and bracelets, the Bible marks the first time that women’s jewelry is mentioned (Genesis: 24:22).Also, Jeremiah wondered, ″Can a maid lose her ornaments?″ he inquired.

It is in Isaiah 3:16-23 that we may get a full description of the Old Testament woman who is well-dressed and well-bedecked.
Bracelets and earrings were the norm for Hebrew women, according to tradition.
They could have nose jewelry and/or wear a necklace on a more seldom basis.
Traditionally, bracelets were made of precious metals such as gold and were worn around the wrist.

Royal ladies, on the other hand, frequently wore them over the elbow.The majority of bracelets were made of a single solid piece that was slid over the wrist; only in rare cases were two parts attached together that opened and closed on a hinge.Anklets – Women wore anklets just as frequently as they did bracelets in the past.Anklets were fashioned of a similar material to that used in Isaiah 3:16 – 20.

Some anklets were designed to make a tinkling, melodious sound when the woman walked, which was a nice touch.Jewelry – Only women wore earrings among the Jewish people, according to tradition (Judges 8:24).A long time ago, they were less prevalent than they are today.Generally speaking, the Bible says that they were spherical or hoop-like in shape.However, because the rule forbade any mutilation of the body, it was not permitted to have one’s ears or nose pierced in order to wear such decorations.

As a result, earrings were latched onto the ear or wrapped around the ear with a short chain.Small gems on or around the nose — Although there is some evidence of Jewish women wearing small diamonds on or around their noses, there is no proof that this practice was common.The practice was more widespread in the eastern Mediterranean, particularly among the Assyrians and Persians.Jewelry was worn on the fingers as well as the toes, and rings were a popular choice.

Jewish women viewed cosmetics (such as eye makeup) and perfume with scorn, and perfume was no exception (Jeremiah 4:30; 23:40).Henna was used to colour the nails of Jewish women’s fingers and toes, according to some evidence.In the same way as Jewish women do today, Jewish women utilized perfume in the past.In biblical times, frankincense and myrrh, as well as aloes, nard, cinnamon, and saffron, were all common sources of scent.Long and braided hairstyles were the norm for Jewish ladies of the period.According to the Talmud, Jewish women also used combs and hairpins to style their hair.

It appears that they shunned the more complex hairstyles that were popular among Greek and Assyrian ladies at the time.

What did Jesus really look like?

Joan Taylor contributed to this article.King’s College London is a prestigious educational institution.Published on December 24th, 2015.Everyone is familiar with the appearance of Jesus.He is the most portrayed character in all of Western art, and he is easily recognized by his long hair and beard, as well as his long robe with long sleeves (typically white) and a cloak, which he wears everywhere (often blue).

As a result, Jesus may be recognized on pancakes and slices of bread.
But did he truly have this appearance?
In truth, this well-known image of Jesus dates back to the Byzantine period, from the 4th century onwards, and Byzantine portrayals of Jesus were symbolic rather than historically accurate – they were concerned with symbolism rather than factual accuracy.

In the Santa Pudenziana church in Rome, the altar mosaic depicts an emperor seated on his throne, and this was the inspiration for the mosaics used there.Jesus is clad in a toga made of gold.A statue of long-haired and bearded Olympian Zeus on a throne is well-known across the globe; in fact, the Roman Emperor Augustus had a duplicate of himself built in the same manner.Zeus is also renowned as the deity of thunder and lightning (without the godly long hair and beard).For the purpose of depicting the divine reign of Christ as cosmic King, Byzantine painters created a younger version of Zeus, who was known as Christ the Younger.This depiction of the heavenly Christ, which is occasionally updated in hippy fashion, has evolved into our typical model of the early Jesus as a result of historical development.

So, what was Jesus’ physical appearance like?Let’s take it from top to bottom.

1. Hair and beard

In those instances where early Christians did not depict Christ as the celestial king, they depicted him as a regular man with a short beard and short hair.Nevertheless, as a traveling sage, it is possible that Jesus wore a beard, for the simple reason that he did not visit barbers.An individual philosopher (who was pondering about higher matters) was supposed to be distinguished from the rest of society by his general scruffiness and beard.Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher, thought it was ″acceptable in accordance with Nature.″ Being clean-shaven and having short hair was thought extremely necessary in the first century Graeco-Roman civilization, if for no other reason.A magnificent mane of luxuriant hair and a beard were divine features that were not matched in contemporary masculine fashion.

Even a philosopher wore his hair in a rather short style.
In antiquity, having a beard was not considered to be a distinguishing characteristic of being a Jew.
In reality, one of the difficulties for oppressors of Jews at various eras was distinguishing them from everyone else when they looked the same as everyone else (a point made in the book of Maccabees).

Jewish captives who are beardless, however, appear in depictions of Jewish males on Judaea Capta coins, which were minted by Rome following the conquest of Jerusalem in 70AD.So Jesus, as a philosopher with a ″natural″ appearance, may have had a short beard, like the men represented on Judaea Capta coinage, but his hair was most likely not extremely long, like the males depicted on Judaea Capta coinage.In the event that his hair had been even slightly longer, we would have expected some sort of reaction.When it came to Jewish males, those who had untidy beards and slightly long hair were instantly identified as those who had taken a Nazirite vow stood out.These individuals would commit themselves to God for a period of time, refrain from drinking alcohol or cutting their hair – and at the conclusion of this period, they would shave their heads in an unique ritual held in the Temple of Solomon (as described in Acts chapter 21, verse 24).However, Jesus did not adhere to the Nazirite vow, as evidenced by the fact that he is frequently spotted drinking wine – his enemies accuse him of consuming an excessive amount of it (Matthew chapter 11, verse 19).

If he had long hair and looked like a Nazirite, we would have expected someone to point out the contradiction between what he appeared to be doing and what