Book of Matthew - Chapter 27 - Verse 34
Meaning
When Jesus was on the cross, he was offered vinegar mixed with gall to drink. This act was a fulfillment of the prophecy in Psalm 69:21 which foretold this event. The gall was added to the vinegar to make the drink even more bitter and unpleasant. This symbolic act represents the mockery and humiliation that Jesus endured during his crucifixion. The soldiers offered him this drink as a cruel gesture, adding to his suffering and demonstrating their contempt for him. Despite the severe pain and suffering he was already enduring, Jesus chose not to drink the vinegar mixed with gall. This act can be seen as a display of Jesus' ultimate strength and obedience to fulfilling his divine purpose. Through this act, Jesus showed his unwavering commitment to his mission of sacrifice for the salvation of humanity.