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I think the idea behind crucifixion was to make it impossible for the victim to sleep. As long as they were awake they could support their weight on their feet but as soon as they fell asleep all of their weight went on to their arms and caused intense pain.
3 days and nights is about as long as a person can stay awake. After 40 days a person would starve to death
Leviticus 26:11 'Moreover, I will make My dwelling among you, and My soul [nephesh] will not reject you.
Isaiah 42:1 "Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul [nephesh] delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations.
Good question, Jerwade. I was just having similar thoughts after reading a couple of threads here.
See ya later, alligator
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