Full Ps 22 in context. NT anchors: Matt 27:35, 27:39–43, 27:46 (Christ quoting v. 1); Mark 15:24, 15:29–32, 15:34; Luke 23:33–46; John 19:23–24, 19:28–30, 19:37. Textual note on v. 16 — Masoretic ka'ari ("like a lion") vs. LXX ōryxan ("they pierced"); DSS 5/6HevPs supports a verbal form closer to LXX. The messianic reading of pierced-hands-and-feet depends on this textual-critical question; surface fully. Cross-link to [[scarlet-thread/crimson-worm-psalm-22]] (Batch F1) — Ps 22:6's tola'at shani imagery. Editor's Notes drawer eligible. Featured commentary: Spurgeon, Treasury of David on Ps 22.
Psalm 22 — The Crucifixion Preview
**Fulfilled in First Coming.** Crucifixion scene; Christ quotes v. 1 from the cross.
Primary passage:Psalm 22:1 →
Commentary
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John Calvin
Commentaries
1. My God! The first verse contains two remarkable sentences, which, although apparently contrary to each other, are yet ever entering into the minds of the godly together. When the Psalmist speaks of being forsaken and cast off by God, it seems to be the complaint of a man in…
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