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the soldiers. These were probably slaves attached to the legion who were employed as executioners.
took = received. The garments were their perquisite.
coat. Greek. chiton. A tunic worn next the body, and reaching to the knees.
without seam. Greek. arraphos. Occurs only here. Josephus says one of the high priest's garments was without seam.
the top = the parts above (Greek. ta anothen). Compare Mat_27:51. Mar_15:38.
throughout = through (Greek. dia. App-104. Joh_19:1) the whole.