en_tn_condensed/luk/23/36.md

him

"Jesus"

approaching him

"coming close to Jesus"

offering him vinegar

"offering Jesus vinegar to drink." Many Bible students believe the soldiers did this to mock him: they knew he was thirsty, so they would put the vinegar near his lips but not let him drink it.

a sign over him

"a placard hung above Jesus' head on which was written"