John 19:31 to Deuteronomy 21:22-23

OT Source(s):

Deuteronomy 21:22-23 (bodies of hanged criminals must not remain on tree overnight)
Joshua 8:29 (taking down bodies)
Philo, Flaccus 83-85 (bodies taken down during feast days)
Josephus, Jewish War 4.317 (application to crucified)
Galatians 3:13 (Paul's use)

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Allusion

Connection Method(s): Typology + Contrast

Significance: Jews' attitude based on Deuteronomy 21:22-23: bodies of hanged criminals must not defile land by remaining on tree overnight. Evidence that at times, especially during feast days, bodies taken down and given to relatives (Philo, Flaccus 83-85). Josephus indicates application extended to cover crucified (Jewish War 4.317; cf. Galatians 3:13).