Notes on "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani

Perhaps one of the most understood lines in the Bible is when Jesus cries out "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani" from the cross. Commonly casual readers assume that Jesus is doubting God. But how can God doubt God for Jesus himself is one in being with the father. Instead of doubt and abandonment Jesus is quoting the 22nd Psalm a vote of confidence in the faithfulness of God. So instead of taking "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani" out of context read the 22nd Psalm and learn the context of the great hope and promise of "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me".

Psalm 22 - Full Text

Mathew Chapter 27 - Full Text

Mark Chapter 15 - Full Text

 References in Scripture

Psalm 22

Matthew 27:46

Mark 15:34

Psalm 22

1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

Matthew 27:46

46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Mark 15:34

34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

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