Passage · New Testament
John 19:36
John.19.36
Explore this passage in the graphThese things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken,” Read this passage at the publisher: Read in NIV · Read in ESV
Connections that cite this passage
John 19:36 quotes Exodus 12:46
Direct quotationHigh confidenceJohn says the soldiers' decision not to break Jesus' legs fulfilled the Scripture that not one of His bones would be broken, the rule given for the Passover lamb.
John 19:36 quotes Psalms 34:20
Direct quotationHigh confidenceJohn says the soldiers' not breaking Jesus' legs fulfilled the Scripture that none of His bones would be broken.
Evidence:Other responsible views
- The Passover lamb: John's wording also matches the rule that no bone of the Passover lamb be broken (Exodus 12:46, Numbers 9:12). Many readers hear both texts, with the lamb in view since John dates the death to the Passover preparation.
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