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Only John's Gospel mentions the legs of the other two condemned men being broken, making it clear that Jesus was only speared, with no bones broken. The Gospel explains that Jesus had already died, so it was not necesary to break his legs. The author of Johnwas making a comparison between Jesus and the Paschal lamb of Judaism, even changing the date of the crucifixion to occur on the day of the Passover, instead of the day after. Jews believe that the sacrificial lamb must be perfect and with no bones broken.

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What did Jesus say to the roman soldier who pierced him?

Nothing, Jesus was dead. That is why he was pierced. If he had been alive they would have broken his legs and thus scripture that stated not a bone would be broken would not have been fulfilled.


Who watched Jesus die?

jesus' mum watched jesus die on the cross whilst the executioners put nails in his arms and legs


Which theory against the resurrection says Jesus went into a state of unconsciousness and then gradually revived?

There have been suggestions from time to time that Jesus was not really dead and that he was, for example, only unconscious when taken from the cross. This is a naive attempt to answer the claim that Jesus died but was seen alive three days later, and accepts the Christian thesis that the gospels could not possibly be wrong. A much more straightforward explanation is that the gospel story is wrong, that Jesus was not raised from the dead and was probably not even crucified.It is a naive suggestion, because as soon as the crucifixion victim becomes unconscious he is unable to support his weight on his legs and will hang limply from his arms. When this happens, the lungs can not work and the victim dies from asphyxiation, with irreversible brain damage within four minutes.


How did Jesus suffer?

Jesus died for our sins. That's some big suffering. He didnt have to do it bacause He is God (the trinity), but He suffered because He loves us. Every single one of us! Jesus was arrested (unfairly) and was whipped. the leather had bits of glass in it. ouch! He was made to carry His own cross, which is really big and heavy. Plus he was already tired from being whipped so brutally. (I say this because He is both God AND man. He slept, and ate just like us) A crown of thorns was pushed into His head. THey weren't removed until His body was taken down. He was hung on a cross by nails in His hands and feet! (crusifiction) Can you imagine? His boddy weight tugging on the nails in his hands and feet??? He was mocked by putting a sign on His cross above Him. And He had to just hang there painfully intill it killed Him. The next day a soldier came throught to make sure the men who were crucified were dead. He broke the other two mens' legs, but stuck a spear into Jesus' side. blood and water came out. Three days later Jesus rose from the dead to show that He is God and even death cannot restrain Him. He died so that we did not have to go to Hell. but if we belive in Him we can have eternal life with Him, the Father (God), and the Holy Spirit in heaven. That's where I'm going! I hope to see you there!!! P.S. Jesus rose about 40 days later into heaven to be with God and the Holy Spirit. Read about it in the Bible!!!! :D


Was Jesus hung on the cross?

Jesus died and rose on the third day. He died at 3pm on Friday and was risen by the early hours of Sunday.Answer2 nights and 1 day The same as above

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Why were bones not broken in a sacrifice when given to God?

AnswerUnder Jewish religious law, the sacrificial animal had to be perfect and without blemish, with no broken bones. The author of John's Gospel wanted to draw a parallel between Jesus and the paschal lamb for sacrifice, so he described in detail that the two others on the cross had their legs broken, while Jesus merely had a spear driven in his side.


Broken legs during tennis?

Broken legs in basket ball? Broken legs in football? Broken legs in baseball? Broken legs in soccer? Broken legs in volleyball? Although I am not a doctor, I would suggest to try to keep off your broken legs while they mend. That means no more mountain climbing for you. Sorry.


How do people cross their legs?

People cross their legs by resting one leg over the other. Women cross their legs as a form of etiquette and to keep from showing private areas while wearing skirts or dresses.


What did Jesus say to the roman soldier who pierced him?

Nothing, Jesus was dead. That is why he was pierced. If he had been alive they would have broken his legs and thus scripture that stated not a bone would be broken would not have been fulfilled.


What signs occurred when Jesus died on the cross?

Marks that resemble those made by the nails by which Jesus was crucified on his hands and legs, are called stigmata. (singular is stigma)


How was Jesus Christ when he was crucified?

When Jesus wwas on the cross one thief mocked Jesus, but the other repented and Jesus said that he would be in paradise today . three days after he rose to Heaven.


In Thailand and Japan you do not?

cross your legs while sitting, and set palms together


What happened to Jesus' back when on the cross?

His foot and hands were nailed to the cross.And for him to breath he must use his legs to push him up even if nailed...... :(


Who watched Jesus die?

jesus' mum watched jesus die on the cross whilst the executioners put nails in his arms and legs


What killed Jesus Christ?

Jesus died for our sins. That was the reason he came down to earth to save us.AnswerIndeed, it was our sins that killed Jesus. The proximate, physical cause that killed His Body was asphixiation due to Crucifixion. When a person is crucified, they are nailed, hanging on a cross. The only way that you can draw a breath is to raise yourself up, hanging with your arms out and above you contracts your chest and diaphragm and you can't draw a breath unless you raise yourself up. But to do that you have to push up on a large nail threw your feet and pull on nails through your wrists. This is the most excruciating torture - you can't even pass out from the pain. The soldiers broke the legs of the two thieves who had not died yet, with their legs broken, they were unable to raise themselves enough to breath. Jesus had already died, so his legs weren't broken.


Which is better to have broken legs or broken arms?

neither !!


What is the surgeon who repairs broken legs humans called?

An orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon repairs broken legs.