The scourging of Jesus produced deep stripelike lacerations and appreciable blood loss, and it probably set the stage for hypovolemic shock as evidenced by the fact that Jesus was too weakened to carry the crossbar (patibulum) to Golgotha, according to On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ by William D. Edwards, MD; Wesley J. Gabel, MDiv; Floyd E. Hosmer, MS, AMI.
The severe scourging, with its intense pain and appreciable blood loss, most probably left Jesus in a preshock state.
Moreover, hematidrosis had rendered his skin particularly tender. The physical and mental abuse meted out by the Jews and the Romans, as well as the lack of food, water, and sleep, also contributed to his generally weakened state.
Therefore, even before the actual crucifixion, Jesus’ physical condition was at least serious and possibly critical. Read more
