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Archeologists have discovered iron nails in the heel bones in the remains of people who were crucified. This material would have been strong enough to be driven through bone and wood and would also hold the weight of the body.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 6y agoIn 1968, in an excavated tomb located just NE of Jerusalem, the remains were found of a Jew who was executed in the first century. As shown by subsequent studies, an iron nail 11.5 cm (4.5 in.) long was still piercing the right heel bone. This nail may be similar to the nails employed by the Roman soldiers to impale Jesus Christ.
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∙ 9y agoWe do not know what size the nails were that held Jesus to the cross. These nail would have been hand forged as they did not have that type of manufacturing in that time. They would have had to be big enough to hold a man to a cross with a good sized head so that the hand/wrist would not slide off the end. I doubt that they would have been as big around as a railroad spike, but they would have been as long.
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∙ 12y agoTradition says that 3 nails were used but some archeologists and historians propose that 4 were used.
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∙ 12y agoit was 3 wasnt it?
It was 4, if it was 3, it would make John 19 verse 36 wrong
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∙ 9y agoNo one has any accurate information on nail size used in Jesus' crucifixion.
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∙ 11y agoTradition says that there were three nails used to crucify Jesus.
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∙ 8y agoThere is no record of this. And there is no proof of it.
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∙ 13y agoThe event is purely mythical.
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What is the origin of the word 'Gadzooks'?
the word gadzooks is derived from gods hooks meaning the nails that were used to crucify jesus
Can you buy similar nails today used to crucify Jesus?
As far as I know, no.I think they used big,hard and strong nails that wouln't really be sold to anyone
What size hammer was used to crucify Jesus?
There was no hammer used to crucify Jesus. The Romans used a whip with bone and metal bearings, though.
What was used to crucify Jesus?
They used a tree. The cross style wasn't used until well after his death.
Why did they use a cross to crucify Jesus and not a square etc?
The cross was a common method of execution by the Romans for criminals during that time. The shape of the cross was likely chosen for its ability to inflict pain and suffering, as well as to serve as a public deterrent. It also carried symbolic significance in terms of the message of Jesus' sacrifice and redemption.
What book of the Bible was Jesus hung on a cross by three nails?
There is nothing in the bible about Jesus being hung on a cross by three nails. It only records the account of him being crucified -- nothing about the specific method used.
What is a pincer used for when being used by a farrier?
A horse farrier uses pincers to pull out the old nails in the horseshoe. Pincers are a type of pliers used for pulling out nails.
What kind of nails that use for jesus?
There were a total of three nails used on Christ, two on the palms and one on the legs. They may have been eight to ten inches long. -- answer -- They would have been iron nails. Their length is unknown.
How many nails were used to nail Him to the cross?
3, Three rusty nails, nailed Jesus to the cross. One in each hand and one in the feet, according to Christian tradition and records.
Was iron nails used during Jesus time?
I reckon so. I doubt if you could hammer wooden nails into wood, and copper would be a bit expensive. I agree, copper or bronce nails would cost very expensive and iron was a popular builduing material used by that time.
How many times is crucify used in the Bible?
In the King James version * The word crucified is mentioned 37 times * The word crucify is mentioned 16 times
What weapons were used while Jesus walked the earth?
they used whips with glass at the end and whipped Jesusand they used nails which were used to nail his hands and feet to the cross. He akso had a crown of thorns.
