Verse 9
He made, &c. = one [or they] appointed, or assigned [His grave]; or, it [His grave] was appointed.
made. Hebrew Nathan (to give) is rendered "appoint" in Exodus 30:16 . Numbers 35:6 . Joshua 20:7 . 2 Kings 8:6 , &c. Even where it is rendered "to make", it has the force of "appoint" (Genesis 9:12 .Numbers 14:4 , &c.)
grave. Hebrew. keber .
the wicked = the criminals (plural) These have a separate part assigned in all Jewish cemeteries.
the rich = a rich [man] (singular) Compare Matthew 27:59 , Matthew 27:60 . Mark 15:43 , Mark 15:46 . Luke 23:53 , John 19:40-42 .
in His death = when He was dead. Compare Mark 15:42-47 . John 19:38 , John 19:39 .
He had done, &c. Quoted in 1 Peter 2:22 .
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