Bible Dictionary
Gall
“Gall” can refer to bile, the venom of serpents, or a bitter and poisonous substance or plant. At Jesus’ crucifixion, He was offered vinegar mingled with gall, but refused to drink it.
Biblical Usage
In the account of Jesus’ crucifixion, He was offered vinegar mingled with gall, while Mark describes the drink as mixed with myrrh. The sources understand these expressions as referring to a bitter drink traditionally offered to condemned persons to lessen suffering, which Jesus refused.
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