Crucifixion Of Jesus

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The physical abuse, mental abuse and maltreatment distributed out by the Jews and the Romans, as well as the lack of food, water, and sleep, also contributed to His generally weakened state. Therefore, even before the actual crucifixion, Jesus' physical condition was at least serious and possibly critical.
With the knowledge of both anatomy and ancient crucifixion practices, one may form the option, that this was indeed a slow agonizing execution. Our Lord and Savior’s contributing cause of death were numerous.
THE SECOND WINE (SOUR) HE DID DRINK
His dried, parched, cracked lips and vocal folds, also known commonly as vocal cords needed moisture to speak. The twin infoldings of mucous membrane are stretched horizontally, from back to front,

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