Israel is described in Rabbinic text as being pierced by the thorns of the surrounding gentiles nations, which is why Yeshua (true Israel) suffered the same from the Roman gentiles, as they pierced and tore his flesh with thorns and nails.
Here are a few more Rabbinic references to Israel and their Crown of Thorns, which was placed on Messiah’s head, as he bore Israel’s pains.
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