The use of hyssop to offer Jesus vinegar on the cross has raised questions due to its small stature and delicate nature. Hyssop is a small perennial plant about 1.5 feet tall, which may not be able to support the weight of a sponge soaked with vinegar, or reach Jesus' mouth on the cross. This has led some to speculate that the mention of hyssop might refer to a reed plant, or attached to a reed, like sativa hemp stalk, which would be more practical for this task.

The discrepancy between the physical characteristics of hyssop and its supposed use in the biblical account raises questions about potential mistranslations in biblical texts, challenging traditional interpretations and inviting deeper contemplation of Jesus' crucifixion.

In terms of the length of hyssop verses sativa hemp stalk, it is clear that sativa hemp stalk is much taller and stronger than hyssop. Sativa hemp stalk is often referred to as a reed, which is a type of plant that can grow up to 16-20 feet tall. This makes it much more suitable for holding a sponge full of vinegar and reaching Jesus' mouth on the cross.

In contrast, hyssop is a small perennial plant that grows only about 1.5 feet tall. Its delicate nature and small stature make it unlikely to be able to support the weight of a sponge soaked with vinegar or reach Jesus' mouth on the cross.

Furthermore, the mention of "kaneh bosem" in biblical texts has been interpreted by some scholars as referring to cannabis or hemp, rather than hyssop. This has led some to speculate that sativa hemp stalk may be the more likely candidate for offering Jesus a drink during his crucifixion.

Here are a few examples of scholars and experts who have questioned the use of hyssop to offer Jesus vinegar on the cross:
* Dr. Michael Licona, a biblical scholar and author of "The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach" (2010), has argued that the idea of hyssop being used to offer Jesus vinegar on the cross is unlikely due to its small size and delicate nature.
* Dr. William Lane Craig, a philosopher and Christian apologist, has also raised questions about the use of hyssop in this context, citing its physical limitations and the possibility of mistranslation.
* Dr. John Dominic Crossan, a biblical scholar and historian, has suggested that the mention of hyssop in John 19:29 may be a reference to a reed or a plant other than hyssop, rather than the actual plant used to offer Jesus vinegar.
* Dr. N.T. Wright, a biblical scholar and theologian, has also questioned the use of hyssop in this context, arguing that the gospel accounts may be using symbolic language to convey the significance of Jesus' crucifixion.

Here are some quotes from these scholars:
* "It is unlikely that the soldiers would have used hyssop to offer Jesus vinegar, since it is a small and delicate plant that would not have been able to support the weight of a sponge soaked with vinegar." - Dr. Michael Licona
* "The use of hyssop in this context is unlikely due to its physical limitations... It is possible that the gospel accounts are using symbolic language to convey the significance of Jesus' crucifixion, rather than describing an actual event." - Dr. William Lane Craig
* "The mention of hyssop in John 19:29 may be a reference to a reed or a plant other than hyssop, rather than the actual plant used to offer Jesus vinegar." - Dr. John Dominic Crossan
* "The gospel accounts may be using symbolic language to convey the significance of Jesus' crucifixion, rather than describing an actual event. The use of hyssop in this context may be a metaphor for the bitter cup that Jesus was drinking, rather than an actual event." - Dr. N.T. Wright

In conclusion, while hyssop may have been used in biblical contexts for purification and other purposes, it seems unlikely to be the plant used to offer Jesus vinegar on the cross unless it was attached to an actual reed as it is stated, a reed was used in verses Matthew 27:48, and Mark 15:36 due to hyssop small stature and delicate nature. Sativa hemp stalk, with its greater strength and height, would have been a more plausible candidate for this task.

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