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# Father, forgive them
The word "them" refers to those who were crucifying Jesus. Jesus speaks to his Father with compassion toward the men crucifying him.
# Father
This is an important title for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
# for they do not know what they are doing
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"because they do not understand what they are doing." The Roman soldiers did not understand that they were crucifying the Son of God. Alternate translation: "for they do not really know whom they are crucifying"
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# they cast lots
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The soldiers participated in a type of gambling. Alternate translation: "they gambled"
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# cast lots, dividing up his garments
"cast lots to decide who among the soldiers would take home each piece of Jesus' clothing"
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