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Psalms 69:21

Ps.69.21

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They put gall in my food and gave me vinegar for my thirst.
Psalms 69:21 New International Version (NIV)The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.

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  1. The crucifixion of Jesus explicitly fulfills Psalms 69:21

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    John says Jesus spoke of thirst to fulfill the Scripture and was given sour wine; Psalm 69 speaks of gall for food and vinegar for thirst, and Matthew records wine mixed with gall.

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    • Which Scripture John means: John does not name the psalm. Psalm 69:21 is the usual identification because of the vinegar; some readers hear Psalm 22:15 as well.

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