Matthew 27:34

They gave Him . . . drink. Note the five occasions on which this was done; and observe the accuracy of what is said, instead of creating "discrepancies":

1. On the way to Golgotha (Mark 15:23 = were offering, Imperfect Tense), He did not drink.

2. When they arrived there (Matthew 27:33 ), He tasted it, but would not drink.

3. Later, by the soldiers after He was on the cross (Luke 23:36 ), probably at their own meal.

4. Later still, a proposal made by some and checked by others, but afterward carried out (Matthew 27:48 ).

5. The last about the ninth hour, in response to the Lord's call (John 19:29 ).

vinegar. In the first case, it was wine (Greek. oinon) drugged with myrrh (see Mark 15:22 , Mark 15:23 ). 2. In the second case, it was "vinegar (Greek. oxos) mingled with gall" (Greek. chole) (Matthew 27:33 ). 3. In the third case, it was "sour wine" (Greek. oxos) , (Luke 23:36 ). 4. In the fourth case it was also "sour wine" (Greek. oxoa), (Matthew 27:48 , as in Matthew 27:34 ). 5. In the fifth case it was the same (Greek. oxoa) , (John 19:28 ). These then were the five occasions and the three kinds of drink.

tasted. See notes above. He would not. Greek. thelo.