They gave. Fulfilled in Matthew 27:34; Matthew 27:48; Mark 15:23; Mark 15:36; Luke 23:36; John 19:28-30.
gave. put. See note on Matthew 27:34.
gall.. something bitter, probably the poppy. Hebrew. r. osh. In Deuteronomy 29:18; Deuteronomy 32:33, it is rendered "venom"; in Job 20:16, "poison"; in Hosea 10:4, "hemlock".
for. into.
meat. choice food. Occurs only here.. kindred form in 2Sa 13:5, 2 Samuel 13:7; 2 Samuel 13:10.